Consequently, Voltaire writes “If one religion only were allowed in England, the government would very possibly become arbitrary; if there were but two, the people would cut one another's throats; but as there is such multitude, they all live in peace” (Document B) Conversely Voltaire touches on the fact that if people only tolerate those who are the same as themselves there will never be peace in this world. People must tolerate all types of people in order to maintain a functioning society. To Adam Smith individual decision making is a crucial part of society. He supports this so strongly because he believes that people will always do what is best for the people. Smith states “ By pursuing his own interests, he frequently promotes that of society.” (Document C) Through the text Smith writes about how without even thinking humans subconsciously do what is best for
Consequently, Voltaire writes “If one religion only were allowed in England, the government would very possibly become arbitrary; if there were but two, the people would cut one another's throats; but as there is such multitude, they all live in peace” (Document B) Conversely Voltaire touches on the fact that if people only tolerate those who are the same as themselves there will never be peace in this world. People must tolerate all types of people in order to maintain a functioning society. To Adam Smith individual decision making is a crucial part of society. He supports this so strongly because he believes that people will always do what is best for the people. Smith states “ By pursuing his own interests, he frequently promotes that of society.” (Document C) Through the text Smith writes about how without even thinking humans subconsciously do what is best for