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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru
Capitalism is more than a concept. Free-market capitalism is just a concept.
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I know some have a problem when I use quotations, but this is an example of when quotations would come into play - no one that I know has ever clearly defined "free-market capitalism". So, in that regard I agree with you. However, depending on scope and timing there can very well be micro-economies that are based on free-market capitalism.
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This is unfortunate because it limits you to a theoretical mode of thinking. It is probably why we disagree much of the time, and would also explain why much of the time our discussions are non-starters.
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I once described my style of thought to French impressionist art (use of dots or simple yet small definitive brush strokes), to a linear thinker there is no clear image because of the lack of straight lines and the inability or unwillingness to take a step back and look at the picture from a different point of view. Very frequently I feel a need (and it happens with my wife who is also a linear thinker) to have to make a special effort to connect the dots for a linear thinker.
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Can I get an explanation with an example? I try to think of these things logically and realistically. If that brings about a linear process, then so be it.
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An example would be the use of Maslow to understand the "revolution" in Egypt. A linear thinker has problems connecting the two because there is no direct line. A "black and white" thinker says Maslow was correct and is obviously applied to understanding human behavior, even when it comes to Egypt - so the motivators become as clear as a bell very quickly.
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I can only assume the reason for this is largely theoretical. In the real world, capitalism in and of itself does not cure social ills. In the real world, capitalism should be tempered with good governance. It's why we have such things as laws against child labour and slavery.
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This is getting outside the scope of this thread - I stand by my view. Child labor is not inherently bad and slavery is about poor governance or one governing body exploiting another based on force.