Polylogism

Polylogism is the notion that different group of people have different and incompatible modes of logic. Polylogism is a false axiom used in many ideologies (Marxism, etc) to form the basis of irreconcilable differences between the different groups. Polylogism has been refuted by Mises. [TODO: Reference relevant section in Human Action]

Basic Refutation

All humans are fallible rational actors. They choose the course of action they believe will increase their subjective standard of living at their lowest subjective cost. Differences are the not the result of different modes of logic, but rather the result different subjective values or relative positions within an exchange. The implication is that humans can and do seek out mutually beneficial exchanges and participate in the division of labor for their own benefit.

Examples

Men and women have obvious (and not so obvious) physical and psychological differences that affect the values and relative positions of large groups of individuals. Members of both sexes seek to improve their standard of living, and differences do not make cooperation impossible.

Statist conservatives and statist liberals have similar values, but seek a superior position in the political machine. Differences are primarily due to relative position, and friends and enemies change with time. [TODO: Reference relevant section in Betrayal of the Right and material on the Standard oil people VS other side]

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