Religion acting as force for social change

Question 1

Weber; Calvinism

Answer 1

• Emergence of modern capitalism - based on systematic, efficient & rational pursuit of profit for its own sake (spirit of capitalism) = similar to calvinist beliefs
• Predestination = God has determined saved souls - devine transcendence = God = beyond this world - asceticism = self discipline & self denial (monks) - vocation = calling to serve God

Question 2

Weber; Calvinism AO3

Answer 2

• Marx saw economic / material factos as driving force of change