Conception Quote by Noam Chomsky
“The attack on Social Security is similarly motivated. Social Security is based on the conception is that we should have sympathy for others, not function merely as isolated "rational wealth maximizers."”
About This Quote
Source Essay: 2010, political analysis
Social Security should be about collective sympathy, not isolated profit motives
In simple terms: Social Security is about caring for others, not selfish gain
Key Takeaway
Promote solidarity, reject pure rational self‑interest
Themes
social policy
ethics
solidarity
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
essay
political
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- social safety nets
- political activism
Key Concepts
welfare economics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift public perception toward empathy?
- What policies embody collective care?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance may hinder reform
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