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American Values | For Further Discussion

Chapter 1
1. Theodore Forstmann argues that capitalism promotes freedom of choice and rewards individual achievement. David Hilfiker, on the other hand, contends that capitalism fosters selfishness and greed, and undermines the dignity of work. Whose argument is more persuasive, and why? Based on what you have read in these viewpoints, does capitalism’s philosophy benefit American society? Why or why not?

2. Philip Yancey maintains that without the guidance of religion, society has no way of distinguishing between right and wrong. Do you agree with his belief that religion is the...

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