The Philosopher David Loy Argues That "The Market Is Becoming

question 18

Essay

The philosopher David Loy argues that "the market is becoming the first truly world religion." James Twitchell (Reading 96) might be seen to advance a similar idea but in positive terms. Here, Maguire presents the expansion of market consumerism as both an ethical problem and challenge. With whom do you agree, and why? Or do you reject the notion that consumer capitalism has this pervasive power? If so, why?

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical or verbal, and motivated by various factors including anger or frustration.

Life Instincts

The drive for ensuring survival of the individual and the species by satisfying the needs for food, water, air, and sex.

Death Instincts

The unconscious drive toward decay, destruction, and aggression.

Preconscious

Pertains to thoughts and feelings not immediately in conscious awareness but can be readily brought to consciousness.