Very well said, osgartosgart wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:42 am
A rich man might build his fortress of wealth, and riches, and economy, and exclude many people by nature of competition.
Nowhere in our system of government and economy seems to be any room for charity.
But is it cheaper to be charitable? And why disdain the poor who work menial jobs, or the disabled, or the as of yet uneducated.
We rely on all people to be safe, responsible citizens. And for most of history we have been either unable, or unwilling to help the poor.
Can we in this day and age rise above desparation, and merely surviving.
Is it right to foster cooperation?
And by what means do we do That? And what is the excuse for not doing so?
Too many people in the world? The poor make poor choices and don't deserve? Lose the weak?
Do these attitudes foster civilized society?
The economy alone won't give a hoot.
And the government must tax, for revenue. And many things must be done to ensure the future of society.
Are all are societal establishments living in the dark ages?
And is it hard times in the land of plenty for a reason?
What's the reason?
What would a system of cooperation look Like?
Should everyone be afforded opportunity to live?
You ask some very-profound questions.
Today we have, in the U.S.A. a "Me-Society." "Me, me !!" is the orientation prevailing.
If we manage to change it into a "We-Society" we will all be better off.
So let us work on that goal. With the layman to Philosophy, rather than use the word "virtue," it is preferable we speak of, and emphasize, goodness of character (-which also is taught by Virtue Theorists-) and making moral sense -- having a clear conscience (with the peace-of-mind that goes with it.)