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What does it mean?
Hayek views socialism as a return to smaller tribal ethical systems.
In plain terms
Socialism tries to bring back old tribal morals that held modern society back.
What can you take from it?
Recognize how tribal ethics limit modern growth.

Where it applies

  • political criticism
  • historical analysis
  • ideological debates

Putting it to work

  • analyze ideological roots
  • critique collectivism
  • study social evolution

Questions to consider

  • Is all large society a rejection of tribal values?
  • Can modern society incorporate tribal ethics?

Another view

Tribal ethics also provide community cohesion.

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