From the primitive mentality to the civilization of capitalism: Joseph Schumpeter, reader of Lucien Lévy-Bruhl
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European Journal of the History of Economic Thought. 2024-11-19p. 1-19
Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Résumé en anglais
This article explores the scientific connection between Lucien Lévy-Bruhl’s anthropological framework and Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of capitalism. Schumpeter incorporates Lévy-Bruhl’s concepts of “primitive mentality” and ...Lire la suite >
This article explores the scientific connection between Lucien Lévy-Bruhl’s anthropological framework and Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of capitalism. Schumpeter incorporates Lévy-Bruhl’s concepts of “primitive mentality” and its contrast to “logical mentality” into his analysis of the cultural dimensions of capitalism. When characterising the “civilization” of capitalism, Schumpeter emphasises its “rationalistic” and “logical” aspects, drawing from Lévy-Bruhl’s depiction of “logical mentality.” Furthermore, Schumpeter adopts Lévy-Bruhl’s methodological approach, which posits that the mental structures of a society are shaped by its socio-economic organisation.< Réduire
Mots clés en anglais
Schumpeter
Lévy-Bruhl
mentality
anthropology
democracy
Origine
Importé de hal