... is a critique on how elites have historically used religion to exercise sovereignty on the masses. For Marx, religion is at the root of capitalism, in which humanity is alienated from internal, creative powers, which allows an external power to dictate man's life (Marx, 267). This ideology flourishes in a capitalistic society because it further supports the notion that the masses are not ... ...

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... that increase in economic growth would only occur with free trade, meaning the removal of all national and mercantile obstacles. Government, according to Smith, would be necessary only for defense, internal security, law-making, and judicial ruling. A smaller government was a better government economically, due to the fact that less regulation would mean more trade. In addition, Smith believed that the state ... ...

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