European hegemony resulted from mercantile capitalism, not inherent cultural superiority

Evidence

European civilization is not the product of capitalism. On the contrary, the character of capitalism can only be understood in the social and historical context of its appearance. — Cedric J. Robinson, Black Marxism_ The Making of the Black…, 197 (#contradicts, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: European hegemony resulted from economic and imperial factors, not inherent Western superiority — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of…, 103; Europe achieved hegemony only through mercantile imperialism and capitalism, not inherent superiority — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of…, 103; Early modern European imperialism was seaborne, monopoly-seeking mercantilism enforced by arms — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of…, 106 (+7 more)

Broader Connections

• European global hegemony resulted from economic advantage, not cultural superiority. #corroborates (0.95)
• Capitalism was shaped by preexisting European civilization, not the reverse #contradicts (0.90)
• Capitalism is a product of European civilization, not its creator #contradicts (0.90) — Cedric J. Robinson, Black Marxism_ The Making of the Black…, 197
• Europe was a marginal global player before capitalism #corroborates (0.75) — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 87