Jane Jacobs on the Two Contrasting Systems of Survival

Description

Described in a book by Jane Jacobs, Systems of Survival:

- 1. Systems dependent on the control of monetary resources

      - The 'Commercial Moral Syndrome': 'shun force, respect contracts, be open to innovation'.

vs

- 2. Systems dependent on violence

      - The 'Guardian Moral Syndrome': "shun trading, respect hierarchy, loyalty, and obedience to tradition."

Characteristics

Moral Syndrome A                Moral Syndrome B

shun force                            shun trading
voluntary agreement                   exert prowess
be honest                             be obedient and disciplined
collaborate                           adhere to tradition
compete                               respect hierarchy
respect contracts                     be loyal
use initiative and enterprise         take vengeance
open to inventiveness and novelty     deceive for the sake of the task
be efficient                          make rich use of leisure
promote comfort and convenience       be ostentatious
dissent for the sake of the task      dispense largesse
invest for productive purposes        be exclusive
be industrious                        show fortitude
be thrifty                            be fatalistic
be optimistic                         treasure honor

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