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Merit, money, and moral worth: Capitalist societies often reward people according to their economic productivity. Does having more money make someone more deserving of food, healthcare, or housing? Is it ethically defensible to tie access to basic survival needs to a person's financial status? Where does the idea that poverty is a personal failure come from, and is it justified?
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Accumulated capital and inherited advantage: Many of the wealthiest people in the world did not build their fortunes entirely from scratch — they inherited wealth, connections, or opportunities. Does capitalism truly reward effort and talent, or does it primarily reward those who already have capital? If the system is not purely merit-based, what are the ethical implications for how we view the rich and the poor?
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Is capitalism still fit for purpose? Capitalism drove industrialisation and technological development for centuries. But in a world of growing inequality, climate crisis, and mass poverty alongside extreme wealth, do you think capitalism is still a relevant or appropriate system? What are its greatest strengths and its most serious failures? Should it be reformed, replaced, or preserved?
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If not capitalism, then what? The author implies that denying shelter, food, and healthcare to the poor is morally wrong. If you agree, what kind of economic or social system would better guarantee these things? Think about real-world alternatives — such as social democracy, cooperative economies, or universal basic income — and consider what trade-offs each would involve. Is a fairer system achievable, or is human nature itself an obstacle?