During this week’s symposium, the capitalistic nature of
America was the major point debated between the three philosophers. Overall, it
was ascertained that while the system allowed for some to rise to the top based
on their inherent abilities, some were still unable to express their strength due
to being born into less than fortunate circumstances. Moreover, it was also
pointed out that as time progresses in this Capitalistic historical period, the
gap between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat grows larger, which has only
served to further alienate the workforce.
When
this point was brought up, I remembered our class’ previous discussion as to
how we might already be transitioning into the Communistic historical era,
which can be shown by the ever increasing pressure for government intervention
to equalize the wealth in America. Initially, I imagined that such a system
would be terrible since there would be no motivation to work due to not being
able to rise above the norm; also, I was never too fond of the idea of “contributing
what you can” and “receiving what you need”. As Dr. Johnson stated, “it would
be impossible for us to imagine not living in this system”. However, after the
symposium I realized that if the workers were to not be alienated from their work,
and then people would be more willing to work and would be happier doing it.
Therefore,
after some consideration, I realized that it is irrational for people not to
want to transition into this era. Such a system would surely benefit the
general populous more than any other and for the most part ensure the happiness
of the people. While wealth and status be the form of happiness sought after in
this current system, if people were thought there was an alternative, they
would surely seize the opportunity if they knew the benefits. Would you agree
that communism is a better system of governing or do you still think capitalism
is better? If you disagree, why?
Communism would be a great system, or at least it sounds like it would be! The only thing that is hindering it from coming to be is people. People are greedy and want to have more and live beyond their means because they think that having that new car or house will make them happy. This is where we are at fault and need to correct ourselves. I would say that as a business owner the capitalism system is great! As a consumer i would disagree. Communism would be better for me individually. In America we have been told from birth that bigger, faster, stronger is always better, which is not the case. A prime example of this would be an iphone. Just when you think that you have the newest best phone on the market, they make a new one. There is no difference with this phone except that is available in color this time and is one year newer. Guess what! People buy it too! We need to get beyond this before we can truly accept and follow through with a communistic idea of a society
ReplyDeleteI agree that it would be irrational for people not to want to move into this system. I feel like it would benefit our society and would make us overall happier people. As Dr. Johnson said, we might be starting to move into this system already and I believe it as we are seeing more of a push towards equality in all senses. Equality of men and women as well as equality of all races and of all jobs and many other things are being seen. If we were all equal, would that not make us happier people? We wouldn't be the cookie cutter people that communism has been made out to be. We would be our own individuals only equal beings with everyone else. Is that not what we are asking for today?
ReplyDeleteI think Communism would be good. I feel that it would make our nation a happier place.
You bring up some very interesting points. I think the appealing quality to many people in America about Capitalism is the whole idea of the "American Dream"; that if one works hard enough they can achieve in this country because they are given the opportunity. I know this work hard and receive your rewards is more than likely false than it is true. In theory Communism sounds all great, but I find that to be highly theoretical and established too many "what ifs". I think in order for something like that to succeed in America you have to change the mind set of individuals and I think individuals like the ability to show off their talents and strengths and to have this "American Dream". I'm still not sure how I feel personally, what I've seen from "Communist" nations does not look appealing but this seems to be the harsh extreme where totalitarian dictators rule.
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