Jeremy Bentham (J. Bernard-Sasges)
The greatest thing to ever occur in this section of the world, if not the
world in its entirety, is the European Industrial Revolution. I wake up every
morning and tell myself, "I wouldn't let myself live with this if it
wasn't as good as it's said to be." This is absolutely true. I, being an
entirely reasonable human being understand that it has not benefitted an
absolute unanimity of the European population, however there is only way to
look at it: through the lens of utilitarianism. Utilitarianism allows for
people to see the bigger picture, the better picture, and the more accurate
view. Without utilitarianism, conceded, selfish, snobs of men would be in
charge, and the world wouldn't be worth living in. Utilitarianism lets the
viewer look at everyone. This way you include the poor servant, the wealthy
noble, and the middle class bourgeois all the same. This is the true face of
equality, as all are given an even opportunity. In this way, the European
Industrial Revolution has benefitted all of the people of Europe, and not just
the nobility or the church. This is they way it should be.
David Ricardo (Maria Nunez)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the Industrial Revolution has positively impacted all of Europe's citizens. I also agree that it is not possible for the Industrial Revolution to benefit every single European citizen. But I do agree that the Industrial Revolution benefits the people as a whole. It benefits the rich and the poor. They are able to buy more goods due to the free market. The free market makes goods available to everyone because they are made more affordable. The poor might not be able to afford the best goods but at least they can buy some goods.