Bell, Merton and Mills as Veblen Critics: A Comment

Charles C. Fischer

American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 1989, vol. 48, issue 3, 321-322

Abstract: Abstract. Professors Tilman and Simich offer some thought provoking and reasoned criticisms of the analysis and applications of Veblen's social theory by Bell, Merton and Mills. However, while Tilman and Simich identify some key concepts and ideas central to Veblen's social theory development, they fail to articulate the inner logic of Veblen's paradigm which integrates and amplifies the individual concepts and ideas: the genetic, evolutionary development of the life process. Veblen's evolutionary paradigm not only challenges but threatens the very legitimacy of much of orthodox analysis in such disciplines as sociology, economics and political science.

Date: 1989
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