How has capitalism changed the course of world civilization?

Answer 1

They didn't Capitalistic Ideas have always dominated the way the world thinks ie accumulate wealth and this gives you power to do what you want to do. many would use this power to be of benefit to others. some and because of the nature of their ambition would use this power to make themselves more powerful. this leads to wars that ultimately topple those in power from power and the whole thing starts again, add infinitum.

There are only capitalist Ideas presented at present The Champion of so called capitalism pushes the rights of those with much capital and forces those without capital to lay down their lives and or to support through taxation all kinds of nefarious an deadly schemes for the common good. The common good is a socialist idea certainly not capitalist. Capitalism is dead in the water so long as people are not free to chose what they want their capital (however small it maybe) is used for.

ANSWER:

A free and unregulated market means more opportunity for its players. Any body can play. The marketplace is competitive and competition is good for progress. Currency, instead of bartering cows for chickens. These are just a few of the ideas of capitalism that changed the world. More people are free today because of the simple notion of choice belonging to every individual. If you do not like my product you don't have to buy it. If I don't like you or what I think you might do with my product I don't have to sell it to you. This is the essence of freedom and there is absolutely no other economic system in the world today that can beat that. The capitalist does not force people to lay down their lives, controlling governments and controlling groups do this. The common good is not a socialist idea it is a rephrasing of the greater good which is quite simply the greatest good to the greatest amount. This is reason. There is no need to get emotional when one is being reasonable. If one has a valid argument they don't feel compelled to engage in character assassination. If the collective believes it can achieve the greater good then by all means do so. Of course, if it's the greater good that is desired then this requires an awful lot of agreement. Telling people they are bad because they want to flourish and prosper is not the best way to find agreement, even amongst socialists.

Answer 2

Over what time period is you question relating to. For example, since capitalism was recognised or since as specific event or time frame.