Peter L. Berger – 4 Quotes

4 Quotes by Peter L. Berger

Let me say again that the relationship is asymmetrical: there’s no democracy without a market economy, but you can have a market economy without democracy.

– Peter L. Berger

Our institute’s agenda is relatively simple. We study the relationship between social-economic change and culture. By culture we mean beliefs, values and lifestyles. We cover a broad range of issues, and we work very internationally.

– Peter L. Berger

But we don’t have an example of a democratic society existing in a socialist economy – which is the only real alternative to capitalism in the modern world.

– Peter L. Berger

Even if one is interested only in one’s own society, which is one’s prerogative, one can understand that society much better by comparing it with others.

– Peter L. Berger