Question

From the “Positive Freedom” economic theory point of view, Ethics and Economics theory

      often condemn the market system on the grounds that

1. it alienates human beings from their own products, i.e human beings produce some

technology which eventually harm them

       b. it stunts individuals, i.e. the division of labor deprives individuals of the opportunity to

           become well-rounded beings who can freely choose to develop their talents.

       c. markets produce individuals who are egoistic and who view others only as means towards

           satisfying their own desires i.e a man’s alienation from his fellow men.

       d. the market system promotes lack of self-realization or self actualization

       e. all of the above.

Answer 1

* All the above.

{ Markets foster the development of unbridled selfish materialism.lt distracts man from higher ideals. Man becomes estranged to spiritual and moral values. Their self realisation is prevented .They concentrate only on the satisfaction of his wants which leads to the exploitation of his own fellow beings by him and alienation of human beings from their own products.Marx has even commented that division of labor is a major obstacle in the achievement of positive freedom..)