Difference between revisions of "Marketism/freedom"
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| − | Marketism tends to view freedom as an absolute good, i.e. you can't be completely free unless you have the [[freedom to become enslaved]]. Safety restrictions – even if there's a way around them – are seen as a restriction on freedom; marketists apparently do not value [[freedom from worry]]. | + | Marketism tends to view freedom as an absolute good, i.e. you can't be completely free unless you have freedom to damage yourself in every possible way, including the [[freedom to become enslaved]]. Safety restrictions – even if there's a way around them – are seen as a restriction on freedom; marketists apparently do not value [[freedom from worry]]. |
''"You want more freedom, don't you?" said the fox, from outside the chicken coop...'' | ''"You want more freedom, don't you?" said the fox, from outside the chicken coop...'' | ||
Latest revision as of 21:31, 23 March 2015
Marketism tends to view freedom as an absolute good, i.e. you can't be completely free unless you have freedom to damage yourself in every possible way, including the freedom to become enslaved. Safety restrictions – even if there's a way around them – are seen as a restriction on freedom; marketists apparently do not value freedom from worry.
"You want more freedom, don't you?" said the fox, from outside the chicken coop...