Weber: religion as a force for change

Calvanist beliefs

what was weber’s study on (what was it called)

the protestant ethic and spirit of capitalism

what was weber’s main argument about religious beliefs of Calvinism?

religious beliefs of Calvinism encouraged the rise of modern capitalism in northern Europe in the 16th and 17th century

what is the differences weber pointed out of capitalism in past societies and modern capitalism

past societies has capitalism for greed and materialism

modern capitalism is based on a pursuit for profit rather than consumption

predestination

where God has already predetermined what souls are going to heaven from the very moment they were born

divine transcendence

God was so far above the world, incomparably greater than any mortal, no one can claim to know his will

ascetcism

living a lifestyle of abstinence, self discipline, and self denial

how do Calvinist think vocation/calling (referring to task)

constant work in an occupation, not a monastery

who said what about ‘idleness as a sin’

Franklin - lose no time, be always employed in something useful

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‘ working acts as a ____________ _________ to help Calvinists deal with their  _________  _______

1. psychological function

2. salvation panic

how does the Calvinists belief of being in constant work correlate to the rise of capitalism in modern society

as they they were in constant work and has an ascetic lifestyle, they grew wealthier and use that money into re-investing in their business which those grew bigger too