Rev Left Radio Defending Socialism: A Logical Critique of Capitalism
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May 28, 2024 Philosopher Scott Sehon, author of 'Socialism: A Logical Introduction', discusses arguments for/against capitalism, defends socialism, debates Soviet Union, wealth inequality, capitalism's contradictions, democracy vs. markets, and more in an engaging philosophical dialogue.
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Defining Socialism
- Scott Sehon defines socialism by degrees of egalitarian resource distribution and collective economic control.
- He prioritizes substantive discussion over semantic disputes about the word "socialism".
Morality in the Debate
- Morality is central to the capitalism-socialism debate, concerning how we structure society.
- Don't cede moral values to the right; address moral concerns about well-being.
Capitalism and Well-being
- Increased well-being correlates with capitalism's rise, but correlation isn't causation.
- Scientific progress, not capitalism, drives increased well-being.