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Jason Brennan goes for the jugular - Big iff True

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Meet G.A. Cohen's harshest critic. Part 2 of 3 of a series on capitalism, socialism, and community.

In Part 1, we looked at G.A. Cohen’s core objection to capitalism. Today, we’ll consider a notable response. Why Not Socialism? argues for socialist ideals using the parable of a camping trip. At the campground, we prefer to be among friends and equals. It would be desirable to make society more like that, says Cohen, even though we don’t yet know any feasible way to run the economy on friendly vibes, as opposed to the “fear and greed” of capitalism. There’s something charming about this. But it’s a “tepid defense,” says Heath. What kind of socialist won’t even come out and tell you…

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