They’re philosophical roommates.
Capitalism recognizes the prime importance of human initiative and motivation.
It recognizes your right to own your mind and body, thus the products of your mind and body.
In a fundamental sense, capitalism is egoism applied to economics, not from a far-off collective view, but rather up close and personal.
In other words, Capitalism and egoism are philosophical roommates.
Capitalism is the application of egoism to your economic life — your ability to create and trade value — your ability to earn your living.
That is the reason both capitalism and egoism are hated by the anti-ego, anti-business, anti-world trade, anti-pleasure, and anti-happiness, anti-life fanatics around the world.
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Ken West is the author of Capitalism WIIFM: It’s the Key to Your Future and Your Ego: It’s Your Salvation, not Your Original Sin.
