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Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (view source)
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, 19:23, October 11, 2008New page: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is a highly influential 1905 book by sociologist Max Weber. ==Argument== In it, Weber argues that the religious values of protestanti...
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is a highly influential 1905 book by sociologist [[Max Weber]].
==Argument==
In it, Weber argues that the religious values of protestantism contributed enormously to the rise of [[capitalism]] and economic success of protestant nations. Protestants saw success in business as proof of [[predestination]], and thus put a heavy emphasis on entrepreneurial activity, as opposed to [[Catholics]], who saw wealth as a sign of sin. Weber's thesis is firmly reflected in the success of the [[United States]], which is both the most protestant and wealthiest nation in history, as well as [[Germany]].
==Liberal Rejection==
In recent years, [[liberal]] [[revisionists]], in an attempt to achieve political correctness regarding religion, have attempted to throw out Weber's conclusions, despite the overwhelming proof of protestant success.
==Argument==
In it, Weber argues that the religious values of protestantism contributed enormously to the rise of [[capitalism]] and economic success of protestant nations. Protestants saw success in business as proof of [[predestination]], and thus put a heavy emphasis on entrepreneurial activity, as opposed to [[Catholics]], who saw wealth as a sign of sin. Weber's thesis is firmly reflected in the success of the [[United States]], which is both the most protestant and wealthiest nation in history, as well as [[Germany]].
==Liberal Rejection==
In recent years, [[liberal]] [[revisionists]], in an attempt to achieve political correctness regarding religion, have attempted to throw out Weber's conclusions, despite the overwhelming proof of protestant success.