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Samuel Bowles is an American economist whose work spans inequality, education, institutions, human behavior, and the historical development of economic systems. With Herbert Gintis, he wrote Schooling in Capitalist America (1976), which argued that schools help reproduce class relations through a correspondence between educational and workplace organization. His research is used in economics, sociology of education, political economy, and studies of cooperation.
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What is the main argument of "Schooling in Capitalist America"?
In this 1976 book, Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis argued that the educational system functions to reproduce social class inequalities. They posited that schools do not inherently promote meritocracy, but rather train students to fit the hierarchical needs of capitalist workplaces.
Who did Samuel Bowles co-write his foundational Marxist educational texts with?
He frequently collaborated with sociologist and economist Herbert Gintis. Together, their "correspondence principle" became a foundational element of Marxist sociology of education.
What are the main themes of Samuel Bowles's economic research?
His research broadly spans economic inequality, the historical development of economic institutions, and human behavior. He often challenges traditional neoclassical economic views by incorporating evolutionary and institutional perspectives.
What is Samuel Bowles's role at the Santa Fe Institute?
Bowles is affiliated with the Santa Fe Institute, where he researches behavioral economics and cultural evolution. His work there often explores how human cooperation and morality evolved outside of standard market models.
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