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The ongoing critique against capitalism often roots itself in centuries of philosophical tradition promoting self-sacrifice and collective ownership as morally superior. Brook articulates that such beliefs inadequately address the realities of human motivation. The idea of living for others may create feelings of guilt and obligation rather than fostering genuine value exchange—a principle deeply inherent in capitalist transactions.
He posits that amidst the label of "greed," there lies a more nuanced perspective: the realization that in a healthy marketplace, for any transaction to occur, both parties must perceive a benefit. This "win-win" dynamic is intrinsically woven into the fabric of capitalism.