О. К. Трубицын There is a fairly popular hypothesis, defended by various researchers, according to which the geopolitical fragmentation of Europe in Modern times provoked numerous wars and thereby stimulated innovation potential. It is this competition that sets Europe apart from the Asian empires and has become a key factor in modernizing and shaping capitalism. J. Goldstone presented a fairly convincing critique of this hypothesis. In his opinion, on the one hand, military competition does not promote innovative development, and on the other, it was no less intense in Asia. The article attempts to modify the hypothesis of geopolitical competition, taking into account the remarks of J. Goldstone. It is concluded that this factor is not an absolutely necessary and sufficient reason for modernization, but acts as a contributing condition that increases the likelihood of modernization.
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Европа и Азия