The point is, "capitalist" is a concept largely defined in opposition to, but because of, Marx's theory of economics. As such, it exists on a playing field defined by the enemy, and framed by lies.
"Free market economy" is what anyone should be aspiring to, not a "capitalist economy".
I understand completely. I read and studied much of Das Kapital through critiques of Marx by Ludwig von Mises and George Riesman from their books Socialism and Capitalism, respectfully. ( and Human Action by Mises. ) These are foundational economics treaties based on human action, not economic technobabble. I am not attached to the term, capitalism, I just have a historical foundational understanding of its true meaning which has allowed me to not be gaslit by the decades long attack on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness attained from missappropriation of foundational terms. e.g. liberal
The point is, "capitalist" is a concept largely defined in opposition to, but because of, Marx's theory of economics. As such, it exists on a playing field defined by the enemy, and framed by lies.
"Free market economy" is what anyone should be aspiring to, not a "capitalist economy".
Laissez-Faire Capitalism is the most appropriate term for a free market economy non-anarchist society.
I think we might agree to disagree on this one.
Some folks are deeply attached to the term 'capitalism'. I am not. In fact, the opposite, for the reasons I cited above.
I understand completely. I read and studied much of Das Kapital through critiques of Marx by Ludwig von Mises and George Riesman from their books Socialism and Capitalism, respectfully. ( and Human Action by Mises. ) These are foundational economics treaties based on human action, not economic technobabble. I am not attached to the term, capitalism, I just have a historical foundational understanding of its true meaning which has allowed me to not be gaslit by the decades long attack on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness attained from missappropriation of foundational terms. e.g. liberal
Thanks. I appreciate the response and extra information.