POL101Y1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Protestantism, Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences, Main Source
10 Jun 2014
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Max weber what was it about the north west part of europe that made it unique? two things: Protestantism (caused by capitalism if you"re a marxist) it causes dominant idea. But this interpretation does not stand up to scrutiny. So you have to harness every moment of every day, not just your time in church. your entire life is subject to this evaluation. Therefore you must look to the specific character of protestant beliefs if we are to account for the connection between protestantism and economic rationality. Weber"s originality is in arguing that usually people caught up with economic activity are indifferent or hostile to religion. their actions are directed to material world; religion is directed to the immaterial world. Weber is saying that protestantism goes well with capitalism. we are all protestants. He thinks he found the cultural conceptions of capitalism is protestantism.
