John Lewis explains that it is important to understand the philosophy of capitalism and the free market in order to better comprehend the economic issues we face today. He argues that there are many misconceptions regarding the common good and collective interests, which politicians often use to justify the redistribution of income from one group to another. Lewis emphasizes the importance of individual rights, defines altruism, and addresses widely held notions about self-sacrifice. He also describes how politicians react to society's prevalent views and the will of the voters.
John Lewis
John Lewis is visiting associate professor at Duke University and senior research scholar at Bowling Green State University. He has taught at the University of London and Ashland University; he is also a fellow at the Anthem Foundation for Objectivist Scholarship. His areas of expertise include intellectual history, military history, foreign policy, Islamic terrorism, national security, philosophy of law, and political philosophy. Lewis has lectured at numerous universities and private groups and is the author of Solon the Thinker: Political Thought in Archaic Athens and Early Greek Lawgivers. He holds a PhD in classics from the University of Cambridge.
Interview with John Lewis by Luis Figueroa John Lewis, Luis Figueroa
Business School, EN-605 Universidad Francisco Marroquín Guatemala, April 5, 2009
A New Media - UFM production. Guatemala, April 2009 Camera: Sergio Miranda, Mynor de León; digital editing: Rebeca Zuñiga; index and synopsis: Alexandra Archila; content revisers: Sebastian del Buey, Daphne Ortiz, Jennifer Keller; publication: Mario Pivaral/Carlos Petz
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Introduction
Why is philosophy important to the economic issues that we currently face?
Is there something wrong with the common good and collective interests?
Are these moral issues?
Do many people perceive capitalism as amoral?
What is wrong with being altruistic?
What advice would you give students who want to separate themselves from mainstream ideas that promote altruism and collective morality?
In terms of morality, is it good to sacrifice oneself for the benefit of others?
Do you see a light at the end of the tunnel in terms of current social and political changes?
How do politicians react to prevalent ideas and to the will of the voters?
Final words
Final credits
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