BUS5 187 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Omnipotence, Protestant Work Ethic, Islamic Ethics
How Do Religious And Ethical Systems Differ?
•Religion - a system of shared beliefs and rituals that are concerned with
the realm of the sacred
•Four religions dominate society
1. Christianity
2. Islam
3. Hinduism
4. Buddhism
5. Confucianism is also important in influencing behavior and culture
in many parts of Asia
•Ethical systems - a set of moral principles, or values, that are used to guide
and shape behavior
1. Religion and ethics are often closely intertwined
•Example: Christian or Islamic ethics
What Is Christianity?
–the world’s largest religion
–found throughout Europe, the Americas, and other countries settled by
Europeans
–the Protestant work ethic (Max Weber, 1804)
•hard work, wealth creation, and frugality is the driving force of
capitalism
•the world’s second largest religion dating to AD 610
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Document Summary
Religion - a system of shared beliefs and rituals that are concerned with the realm of the sacred. Islam: hinduism, buddhism, confucianism is also important in influencing behavior and culture in many parts of asia. Ethical systems - a set of moral principles, or values, that are used to guide and shape behavior: religion and ethics are often closely intertwined, example: christian or islamic ethics. Found throughout europe, the americas, and other countries settled by. Focuses on the importance of achieving spiritual growth and development, which may require material and physical self-denial. Hindus are valued by their spiritual rather than material achievements. Promotion and adding new responsibilities may not be important, or may be infeasible due to the employee"s caste. Stresses spiritual growth and the afterlife, rather than achievement while in this world. Does not support the caste system, individuals do have some mobility and can work with individuals from different classes.
