Lois psychologiques de l'évolution des peuples by Gustave Le Bon
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"Lois psychologiques de l'évolution des peuples" by Gustave Le Bon is a philosophical treatise written in the late 19th century. The work examines the psychological laws that govern the evolution of peoples, discussing how these laws impact civilization, culture, and societal development. Le Bon explores the interplay between history, psychology, and sociology to argue that a nation's character is determined more by inherent psychological traits than by institutions or educational systems. The
opening of the text introduces the foundational themes that will be explored. It discusses the modern concept of equality and its psychological implications on societies. Le Bon reflects on the significance of collective national character, positing that the ideas, institutions, and arts of a civilization arise from the underlying soul of its people. He asserts that each race possesses a fixed mental constitution that underlies its historical evolution, which he intends to analyze through a blend of historical examples and psychological analysis. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how psychological characteristics shape societal norms and historical developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Bon, Gustave, 1841-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lois psychologiques de l'évolution des peuples |
| Credits | Produced by Francis Claverie |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Social psychology |
| Subject | Ethnopsychology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54397 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Last Update | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 582 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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