The harm caused by unfettered capitalism was theoretically justified by social Darwinism.
The idea of survival of the fittest, according to social Darwinists, also extended to the economic system, which means that "superior individuals" ascend to the top and become affluent while those who are less talented can never earn more than what those at the top pay them in salaries.
Unfair working conditions and extremely low pay were thought to be required for business owners to prevail over their rivals.
When families continued to live in poverty and working conditions were appalling, injustices were tolerated. Capitalism is more tolerant of individual choice and free will. Poor workers have to put up with subpar working conditions and inadequate pay.
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