Otteson writes:

"Capitalism assumes that each of us is a free moral agent, capable of leading his own life, of holding his head up, not begging leave or permission before he acts, not subject to correction from his superiors: a citizen, not a subject. Capitalism does not suppose that we are infallible; on the contrary, it is because no one is infallible that capitalism denies any of us absolute authority over others' lives. It assumes only that as free moral agents, each of us has authority over himself and that each of us is sovereign over his own life."

Please watch this mini-documentary about workers in Japan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xg7yHINUY(Links to an external site.) Minimize Video

Do you think Mr. Sakai (in the film) proves or disproves Otteson's argument here? Is Mr. Sakai proving he is the master of his own life under capitalism (think carefully about this question -- his situation can be viewed from many viewpoints!)? Or is he proving the opposite? Please explain, showing you watched the clip carefully