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The Poor, Disabled, and Helpless Under Capitalism
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The Poor, Disabled, and Helpless Under Capitalism

Exploring the Moral Foundations of Capitalism's Support for the Vulnerable

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Craig Biddle
Apr 26, 2017
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Author’s note: The following is a section from chapter 6, “A Civilized Society: The Necessary Conditions,” in my book Loving Life: The Morality of Self-Interest and the Facts that Support It. This section comes after I’ve shown how the principle of individual rights is derived from observation and logic, how pure (laissez-faire) capitalism protects righ…

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