Western intellectual elite and the phenomenon of «luxury»: social and psychological aspect Cover Image

Западная интеллектуальная элита и феномен «роскошь»: социально-психологический аспект
Western intellectual elite and the phenomenon of «luxury»: social and psychological aspect

Author(s): Elena A. Ageeva
Subject(s): Education, Cultural history, Methodology and research technology, Social development, Social differentiation, Sociology of Culture, Economic development, 18th Century, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: luxury; consumption; value system; method of scientific research; social status; psychological determinant;

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes the researches of luxury in the western scientific tradition of the 18th — the beginning of the 20th century. Considered are the main approaches to research, evolution of concepts, system of values of thinkers. The conclusion is drawn that views of intellectual elite objectively reflect civilization features of society’s development.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 104-120
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Russian