Max Weber Part 1 Cartes | Quizlet

What question does Max Weber explore in his work?

Why did modern capitalism develop first in Protestant societies?

What does the term 'Protestant Ethic' refer to?

A way of living shaped by Protestant beliefs, focusing on discipline, hard work, simplicity, and reinvesting money.

What is the 'Spirit of Capitalism'?

A mindset where wealth is accumulated rationally, profit is reinvested, and work is seen as a moral duty.

What concept did Luther introduce that influenced capitalism?

The concept of Beruf, meaning vocation, suggesting that serving God is done through faithful daily work.

How did Calvin's idea of predestination affect individuals?

It created anxiety about being chosen for salvation, leading people to seek signs of their status through success and discipline.

What behaviors did Calvinism encourage that aligned with capitalist values?

Hard work, discipline, modest living, and productivity.

What does Weber clarify about the relationship between capitalism and Protestantism?

He is not claiming that capitalism was invented by Protestants, nor that capitalists are religious today.

What does Weber mean by 'elective affinities'?

Earlier religious ethics produced behaviors that were compatible with early capitalism.

What happens to capitalism once it is established, according to Weber?

It becomes self-sustaining and independent of religion.

What are some key behaviors associated with the Protestant Ethic?

Discipline, hard work, simplicity, no wasting time, and reinvesting money.

What is the significance of self-control in the context of Calvinism?

It is seen as a sign of being chosen for salvation, promoting disciplined and prosperous individuals.

How did the Protestant Ethic contribute to the development of capitalism?

It fostered behaviors that aligned with capitalist principles, such as hard work and reinvestment of profits.

What does Weber suggest about the origins of capitalist behavior?

That they were rooted in earlier religious ethics that shaped individuals' actions and attitudes toward work.

What is the role of anxiety in Calvinist belief according to Weber?

It drives individuals to look for signs of success and discipline as indicators of being chosen for salvation.