“Capitalism has been one of the most dynamic forces in human history, transforming one society after another, and today it has become established as an international system determining the economic fate of most of mankind.” HumansHas BeensTodayForceFateEconomicMankindCapitalismInternationalHuman HistoryTransforming Book:The capitalist revolution: fifty propositions about prosperity, equality, and liberty Source: The capitalist revolution: fifty propositions about prosperity, equality, and liberty
“Unlike puppets we have the possibility of stopping in our movements, looking up and perceiving the machinery by which we have been moved. In this act lies the first steps towards freedom.” FirstsHas BeensLyingStepsMovementPossibilityMovedFirst StepsStoppingMachineryPuppets Book:Invitation to sociology: a humanistic perspective Source: Invitation to sociology: a humanistic perspective
“It has been true in Western societies and it seems to be true elsewhere that you do not find democratic systems apart from capitalism, or apart from a market economy, if you prefer that term” IfsHas BeensSeemsTermEconomyCapitalismDemocraticWesternBeing TrueElsewhereMarket EconomyWestern Society Author:Peter L. Berger