The Capitalist Peace

Capitalism is an economic system described by Adam Smith is his 1776 work, The Wealth of Nations. Smith is referred to as “The Father of Modern Economics.” Adam Smith argued for laissez-faire, or hands off, free-market economy. Smith argued that a free-market would self regulate, and succeed without state interference. Some writers now propose that Smith would have favored a system that provided consumer protection, health benefits, environmentalism, and penalties for improper or greedy behavior. Modern Capitalism is associated with the German philosopher Karl Marx. Marx explained the natural state of Capitalism is “Crony-Capitalism”, a state in which the economic system is controlled by corruption, nepotism, and cartels.

In 1776, Adam Smith created a publication called “The Wealth of Nations,” which was the beginning of Capitalism (Anderson, 2001). His theory stated that the wealth of nations could be increased by allowing the individual to seek their own self-interest and removal of governmental control over the economy (Anderson, 2001). There are three major points for the theory of capitalism. The first system was based upon the observance that people are motivated by self-interest (Anderson, 2001). The second premise was the acceptance of private property, which would be owned and freely traded in a market system (Anderson, 2001). Gains for exchanges of property creates incentive and become the driving power behind capitalism (Anderson, 2001). Lastly, the theory stated that it would be ideal to minimize the role of the government. The idea was to decrease the role of the government and increase free market (Anderson, 2001). Capitalism has a number of advantages that have liberated economic potential and provided a foundation for a great deal of political and economic freedom (Anderson, 2001). However, the down side of capitalism is that it can lead to monopolies (Anderson, 2001). Chr...

... do not co-operate with each other, they become dysfunctional for society and can cause different social problems that led the society toward destruction. Capitalism is a modern economic system, which leave the world upset. The imperative factor of capitalist society is accumulation of wealth that results in converting money into the divine force and diminishes the value of human, morals, and values that distinguish us from animals. The drive for capital cause necessities to turn into commodities, so that, capitalists can make more capital to invest. Thus, the contribution of capitalism can be positive for those who only concern profit but not for the society because it only enhance the materialistic life and weaken the soul that teaches us ethics and morality.

A Separate Peace:  Analysis of Marxism A Separate Peace is an impeccable paradigm of critical mythology interpreted by philosophers such as Marx, Engels and Hegel.   The philosophy of Marxism serves as a basis for socialism and communism and is explicitly demonstrated by means of power, the understanding of human nature, and alienation.   Finny demonstrates authority and control over a lonely, alienated friend Gene, however, unitedly they discover friendship through the individuality possessed by one another.   Finny and Gene agonize with these eminent responsibilities and endeavor to uncover an inner peace within themselves as they evolve into young adults waking to the realities of life.

Capitalism is predominantly the political ideology used throughout the world (Zand, 2012). Adam Smith first wrote about capitalism and its affects during 1776 (Pirie, 2010). His book entitled ‘The Wealth of Nations’ is the first recorded appearance of the free market scheme (Pirie, 2010). The Western World relies heavily on the free market scheme where economic disparity and separation of social classes thrives. This form of capitalism promotes greed and inequality. Capitalism through democracy enshrines public freedoms such as speech, legal equality, association and action as a way to further empower the...

Democratic Peace Democratic peace is presently a theory that has come under fire from many individuals due to the complex nature in which it is applied to nations and their handling of foreign affairs. There are currently two accepted arguments: (1) Democracies do not fight one another because they are self-organizing systems and are therefore fundamentally distinct from other states, and (2) they are as prone to conflict with no democracies or quasi-democracies as no democracies are with one another. These views on democratic peace are one of a “… dyadic effect, which implies that democracies are only more peaceful with one another, and not a monadic effect, which would mean that democracies are more peaceful in their relations with all countries” (Rousseau 512). The argument that democracies do not fight one another is a relatively easy, while at the same time complex concept to argue. Many researchers try to argue that democratic peace is reliable based solely on liberal and democratic norms.

One Proposal for Peace Based on A Modest Proposal There is a grave national crisis occurring all across the nation. Children everywhere are committing acts of hostility in their schools. Schools are no longer a safe haven for children but are now considered war zones where victims are abundant and violence is the enemy. Fifty-seven percent of public elementary and secondary school principals reported that one or more incidents of crime or violence occurred in their schools and were reported to law enforcement officials.

A Separate Peace A Separate Peace by John Knowles is a complex novel that portrays war in many different forms. Gene Forrester was attending Devon School during World War II. This was a representation of different wars he was having within himself. Gene was feeling a kind of jealousy toward his friend Finny. He also felt like Finny was trying to sabotage him with relation to his schoolwork.

John Knowles’ novel, A Separate Peace, reveals the many dangers and hardships of adolescence. The main characters, Gene, and Finny, spend their summer together at a boarding school called Devon. The two boys, do everything together, until Gene, the main character, develops a resentful hatred toward his friend Finny. Gene becomes extremely jealous and envious of Finny, which fuels this resentment, and eventually turns deadly. Knowles presents a look at the darker side of adolescence, showing jealousy’s disastrous effects. Gene’s envious thoughts and jealous nature, create an internal enemy, that he must fight. A liberal humanistic critique reveals that Knowles’ novel, A Separate Peace, has a self contained meaning, expresses the enhancement of life, and reveals that human nature does not change.

The democratic peace theory was not always seen as the substantial argument and significant contribution to the field of International Relations that it is today. Prior to the 1970’s, it was the realist and non-realist thought that took preeminence in political theoretical thinking. Though the democratic peace theory was first criticized for being inaccurate in its claim that democracy promotes peace and as such democracies do not conflict with each other, trends, statistical data, reports have suggested and proved that the democratic peace theory is in fact valid in its claim. Over the years having been refined, developed and amended, it is now most significant in explaining modern politics and it is easy to accept that there is indeed a lot of truth in the stance that democracy encourages peace. The democratic peace theory is a concept that largely influenced by the likes of Immanuel Kant, Wilson Woodrow and Thomas Paine.