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How does the profit motive under Capitalism come to exist? (feddit.de)

submitted 2 years ago by hamborgr@feddit.de to c/socialism@lemmy.ml

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We all know the argument that profit motive is part of human nature is false. Yet I'm still not sure why capital owners pursue profits. Is it the difference of self-interest vs collective interest? If so then wouldn't that enforce the argument on human nature? Or am I missing a crucial aspect of the Capitalist system? I'm genuinely wondering.

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[–] hamborgr@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

I agree completely, but as it stands co-ops are currently a very small minority in a market immensely dominated by private capital owners.