Hobson conveys his disapproval of the New Imperialist system, citing the injustices that the system introduces.
- Imperialism has brought about greatly increased violence – pax Britannica is a myth
- Conflict over colonies has increased tensions between countries and militarism
- Imperialism is inherently unjust, as businessmen and their private interests control the public’s money and soldiers
- Anthropological and economic arguments for imperialism are weak and insubstantial, and the root cause of colonization is an instinct to dominate weaker peoples
- Efforts to “westernize” and bring civilization to foreign peoples are also weak and have no promise
- Imperialism contradicts all Enlightenment principles with respect to government, as the peoples governed are subdued and used only for labor, with no role in government
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