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“The liberal communist, however, wishes us to believe that we can enjoy the selfish rewards of rampant profiteering and eat our cake too, basking in the euphoric afterglow that comes when one ‘cares for society’. We might call this blinding fantasy the ‘Bonofication’ of capitalist reality.” quote by Carl Cederstrom
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““The liberal communist, however, wishes us to believe that we can enjoy the selfish rewards of rampant profiteering and eat our cake too, basking in the euphoric afterglow that comes when one ‘cares for society’. We might call this blinding fantasy the ‘Bonofication’ of capitalist reality.””

Carl Cederstrom

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Critique of liberal communism’s fantasy that selfish profit and societal care can coexist without conflict.

In simple terms: Profit and care conflict in capitalism.

Key Takeaway

Question idealized economic narratives.

Themes

economics critique ideology

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

economic critical

When to use this quote

  • policy debate
  • business ethics
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

Capitalist critique social theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can profit and social good coexist?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

Some may view the critique as overly pessimistic.

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