The Origin of Capitalism

Author: Li Yining
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: This book proposes a new research method and a new theoretical model for the origin of capitalism. The new research method is: dividing the feudal society into rigid systems and elastic systems, classifying alien forces within the feudal society into internal alien forces and external alien forces, dividing capitalism into primary capitalism and non-primary capitalism, and explaining the origin of capitalism based on this. The new theoretical model is: the system of Western European feudal society is a rigid system. Under this rigid system, external alien forces and external power centers emerged, leading to the transition. Therefore, capitalism in Western Europe is primary capitalism. However, in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, due to different customs and varying historical developments, the transition from feudal society to capitalism also has distinct characteristics. The capitalism formed in these regions all falls under the category of non-primary capitalism.