Discuss Weber's explanation of why capitalism thrived in Protestant countries but was rejected in countries dominated by Roman Catholics
What will be an ideal response?
Protestants embraced change in the social structure because of the Calvinist ideology of predestination. Based on this ideology, it was believed that before birth, people were destined for either heaven or hell and they did not know their destiny until death. But this concept produced anxiety for Protestants and they looked for a "sign" that they were chosen for heaven. This sign became the visible success in life characterized by hard work, investments, and the accumulation of wealth. Excess money was invested to make more money, thus increasing the "sign" that someone was saved. The investment strategy led to capitalism. Catholics, unlike Protestants, embraced the traditional methods of understanding the world and resisted change. They emphasized dedication to family, church, and king. Accepting one's lot in life and remaining rooted in the social structure discouraged the capitalist philosophy embraced by Protestants.
You might also like to view...
The true legacy of the Central Park rape case of Trisha Meili is traceable to the racial hatred and virulent stereotypes of chattel slavery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Of the following, who is most likely to have a hard time dating after a divorce?
a) A man in his 50s who had been married a long time b) A man in his 30s who had been married a short time c) A man in his 50s who had been married a short time d) A man in his 30s who had been married a long time
The term deviance refers to behavior that is considered to be
a. ill-advised b. in violation of social norms c. unbalanced d. unethical
Researchers must be willing to accept that the data they collect might contradict their most passionate convictions. Which idea does this statement reflect?
A. Reliability B. Validity C. Objectivity D. Falsifiability