Notas sobre o papel da cultura no desenvolvimento em Celso Furtado

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze key elements about the role of culture in the development of Celso Furtado work. In order to accomplish it, we start researching from the historical-structural approach by identifying, initially, the connections between the concepts of development, culture and dependence. Then, it is discussed the consequences of this approach for the development of the peripheral countries, the lack of its autonomy in the decision making centers and the role of culture as an instrument of domination. Finally, it is presented some considerations on the Brazilian case. An important conclusion of this article is that the developing countries should fight for the appreciation of the local culture as a way to determine the direction of the social process, and the State has a fundamental role in this process.