“Social Capitalism” is a 2200-word Michael Polanyi opinion piece, published in Time and Tide in 1946. It provocatively reflects some of Polanyi’s mid-century social and political ideas as well as his developing account of the history of economic ideas.
This short essay was discussed in a Polanyi Society-sponsored Zoom Discussion on 12 June 2020. The recording for this session is available as the opening component HERE.
In 2021, the two essays listed below discussing “Social Capitalism” were published in Polanyiana 28.
Michael Polanyi, “Social Capitalism,” Time and Tide (April 13, 1946): 341-342.
Phil Mullins, 2019. “From Countering Utilitarianism to Countering Planning: Michael Polanyi’s ‘Social Capitalism’ and Its Place in His Social Philosophy.” Polanyiana 28:1-2: 3-19.
Alessio Tartaro, 2019. “Capitalism with a Human Face: A Comment on Michael Polanyi’s ‘Social Capitalism.’ “ Polanyiana 28:1-2: 20-27.
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