What did Max Weber find about the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism?

A. By promoting the values of selfless service and compassion for those who are suffering, Protestantism effectively worked against the interests of an emerging capitalist economy.
B. Capitalism effectively corrupted Protestantism, turning wealth into a sign of divine favoritism and salvation.
C. By promoting a strong work ethic and a need to display material success as a sign of religious salvation, the Protestant work ethic indirectly but effectively promoted the interests of an emerging capitalist economy.
D. Because the doctrines of capitalism are fundamentally inconsistent with the practices of capitalism, they are incompatible.


Answer: C

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