Philosophy of wealth: work as modern slavery in 21st century capitalist society & money as a technological tool that enslaves others

• Main Author: Tan, Charlie Liang Yu
• Other Authors: Teru Miyake
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Arts and Humanities; Business and Management; Social Sciences; Capitalism; Modern slavery; Philosophy of wealth
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/174303
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This essay presents the idea that most people who work a job are not much different from slaves. Money in Capitalist Society is used to enslave others when purchasing goods or services. Thus, the rational conclusion is that you need to get rich so you cannot be enslaved so you may pursue the meanings you want.