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Limitarianism and Capitalism

Professor Ingrid Robeyns · Gresham College

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Limitarianism holds that it is immoral to have personal wealth above a certain level. Is this idea compatible with capitalism? Defenders of capitalism have argued that it is not, whereas those who want to move beyond capitalism have urged defenders of limitarianism to clear up this issue. This lecture argues that limitarianism is compatible with some forms of capitalism, and that it would help the debate about the most desirable socio-economic system if we provide more clarity on how these concepts are used.

The talk

  1. Limitarianism and Capitalism 2025-11-05 · Audio

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Professor Ingrid Robeyns
Year
2025
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Economics, Philosophy
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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