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"Personality" as a principle of individual and institutional development Lorenz von Stein's institutional theory of a "labour-society"

Eckart Pankoke

pp. 39-53

Abstract

Lorenz von Stein (1815-1890)1 identified himself and his generation "between the epoches". His theory reflects the impression of a chaotic "labyrinth of movements". As a social historian and a social scientist von Stein understood himself as a neutral, objective observer outside and above the controversial social movements. In this consequence von Stein's history of the "social movements" was followed by a pragmatical theory of public administration and of modera social policy. Stein kept his distance from the era of revolution and took a detached view of the programs of social movements ascribing their ideals to economical and social interests.

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Koslowski Peter (1995) The theory of ethical economy in the historical school: Wilhelm Roscher, Lorenz von Stein, Gustav Schmoller, Wilhelm Dilthey and contemporary theory. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 39-53

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-57801-4_3

Full citation:

Pankoke Eckart (1995) „"Personality" as a principle of individual and institutional development Lorenz von Stein's institutional theory of a "labour-society"“, In: P. Koslowski (ed.), The theory of ethical economy in the historical school, Dordrecht, Springer, 39–53.