Lies and Capitalism

The moral foundation of capitalism holds that the wealth of a nation is enhanced (utilitarianism) by providing individuals with the freedom and liberty to do what comes natural, pursuing their own self-interests (egoism). When alignment between individual interests and general welfare is achieved, e...

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Main Author: Collins, Denis (Author)
Format: Electronic Review
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2007
In: Business ethics quarterly
Year: 2007, Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 563-572
Review of:Why we lie (New York : St. Martin's Press, 2004) (Collins, Denis)
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Summary:The moral foundation of capitalism holds that the wealth of a nation is enhanced (utilitarianism) by providing individuals with the freedom and liberty to do what comes natural, pursuing their own self-interests (egoism). When alignment between individual interests and general welfare is achieved, even if unintentionally achieved, minimum paternalistic governmental oversight and intervention is needed.
ISSN:2153-3326
Contains:Enthalten in: Business ethics quarterly
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.5840/beq200717340