Landes: The 'Moral Superiority' Explanation for Western Success
According to Landes, one perspective is that the West became wealthier than regions like Africa, Asia, and Latin America due to its 'moral superiority.' This viewpoint holds that Western societies are hardworking, knowledgeable, educated, well-governed, and productive. Proponents of this view might attribute the Industrial Revolution in Europe to factors such as the Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance, the scientific revolution, the establishment of robust private property rights, or supportive government policies.
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