Individualism: Source Analysis

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Social 30-1 Perspectives of individualism. Source 1: There is a quote by Roger B. Butters establishing his view on capitalism. Capitalism is an economic system in which people or businesses own the resources necessary to produce things or provide services. It involves competition among multiple market actors with the goal of producing a profit. Taking this, the quote communicates the positive aspects of capitalism, considering it as a way of life rather than a simple economic standpoint. Butters views capitalism as a "triumph" that enables "human choice". This ideology can be viewed in similarity with philosopher Adam Smith. Adam Smith advocated for an economic system in which there was limited government intervention, believing that the supply …show more content…

In the first source, the author supports individualism and believes that it is the only way for a country to prosper economically. The author believes that capitalism results in freedom of the citizens and the government should not intervene with the economy as it only results in the constriction of an individual's rights and innovation. Butters believes that the government should only be used for the safety of individuals and enforcement of laws. The author would answer "individualistic" to this question. In the second source, the author would argue that for a country to truly thrive, there needs to be a collectivist economy. Manifesto would disagree with Butters beliefs as he/she believes that a capitalistic society is always going to be corrupt and it's the government's job to intervene and stop that corruption. He/she believes that an economy will thrive the best when there is a removal of distinct economic classes that cause disparity, and an addition of intense economic planning that will lead to economic security. Not only would this help the economy, the author believes that it would help the freedoms of the author, supports individualism and believes that it is the only way for a country to prosper economically. The author believes that capitalism results in freedom of the citizens and the government should not intervene with the economy as it only results in the constriction of an individual's rights and innovation. Butters believes that the government should only be used for the safety of individuals and enforcement of laws.The author would answer "individualistic" to this question. In the second source, the author would argue that for a country to truly thrive, there needs to be a collectivist economy. Manifesto would disagree with Butters beliefs as he/she believes that a capitalistic society is

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