Am I an Envious Marxist? II: Envy
Briefly

The article explores the relationship between envy and the credibility of critics of capitalism. It argues that while critics may face accusations of envy, this does not undermine their arguments. However, envy can lead to bias, causing critics to unfairly portray their subjects, which in turn affects their credibility. The author suggests that evidence of envy and the resulting bias should be considered when evaluating claims, particularly in the context of an Argument from Authority, which assesses the validity of claims based on the authority's credibility and potential biases.
Critics often face the accusation of envy or Marxism, but this does not negate their criticism's validity. Envy may bias perception, affecting credibility.
An envious person may harbor resentment leading to biased views of those they envy, seeing them through a distorted lens of greed, dishonesty, and corruption.
To assess criticism credibly, one must look for evidence of bias particularly stemming from envy, which could influence the quality of the argument.
An Argument from Authority questions the credibility of the authority based on potential biases such as envy, thereby impacting the truthfulness of their claims.
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