Second on morality and economics. The idea that morality is not part of the business world went about with the robber barrons a long while ago. The moral principles that take hold are those of the society, not some that spring forth from the philosophy of capitalism. It is silly to say that moral failures such as exploiting children, selling dangerous products, polluting the groundwater… are anti-capitalist.
Charity is rightly praised as the good and proper action of those who gain much from society.
Adam Smith was the Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University in Scotland from 1752-1764.
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