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Podcast: The Forge of Freedom
Episode: Episode 99. Capitalism versus Socialism: The Great Seligman-Nearing Debate of 1921 with Rob Weir
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Episode 99. Capitalism versus Socialism: The Great Seligman-Nearing Debate of 1921 with Rob Weir
In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Rob Weir about his book, 'Capitalism versus Socialism: The Great Seligman-Nearing Debate of 1921.' The debate, which took place in New York City, featured Edwin Robert Anderson Seligman arguing for capitalism and Scott Nearing arguing for socialism. Seligman's arguments focused on the benefits of capitalism, such as wealth creation, technological advancements, and individual liberty. Nearing, on the other hand, criticized capitalism for...