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Tarde's influence on Schumpeter: technology and social evolution

Panayotis G. Michaelides (Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, School of Applied Mathematics and Physics, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece)
Kostas Theologou (Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, School of Applied Mathematics and Physics, National Technical University of Athens, Athens, Greece)

International Journal of Social Economics

ISSN: 0306-8293

Article publication date: 13 April 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to argue that Joseph Schumpeter's views are influenced by the French social philosopher Gabriel Tarde who delivered a theory of social evolution based on technological change as its driving force.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper investigates the affinities in Schumpeter's and Tarde's respective theoretical and methodological approaches.

Findings

In this context, the paper finds striking similarities in their central visions.

Practical implications

Understanding Schumpeter's theories implies a deeper acquaintance with Tarde's oeuvre.

Originality/value

The paper concludes that several Schumpeterian insights appear to be less original.

Keywords

Citation

Michaelides, P.G. and Theologou, K. (2010), "Tarde's influence on Schumpeter: technology and social evolution", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 37 No. 5, pp. 361-373. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068291011038945

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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