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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @SimpleStacker 19 Jul \ on: The Axiom of Action and the Inescapability of Liberty econ
The main problem I have with essays like this is that it presents collectivists in a way that they won't recognize / accept as their own views. Thus, it won't be very helpful in convincing them that they're wrong.
I don't think the run-of-the-mill collectivist would deny that action arises out of individual value systems. They would probably make some argument about how currently a few individuals are able to impose their will on the majority, through their power over the markets. Personally, I don't understand how they think socialism would be any better in that regard, but my point is only that they wouldn't actually deny the premises of the individual being the source of action.
Thus, it won't be very helpful in convincing them that they're wrong.
They are religious fanatics, there is no convincing them of anything contrary to their beliefs. It is the same situation with any other religious cult.
but my point is only that they wouldn't actually deny the premises of the individual being the source of action.
They often say nothing is done without the collective behind it. For instance, in regard to family and raising children it is: It takes a village. They never admit that the individual can do without the help of everyone else. in thier case, the individual is never the source of the idea or finished product, only the collective is.
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