religion is a force for change

Question 1

Weber

Answer 1

religious ideas, especially protestant beliefs, have contributed to the development of capitalism. He noted that capitalism had developed in those parts of europe where Calvinism was dominant.

Question 2

Calvinism

Answer 2

Calvinists we’re taught to believe that a religious lifestyle was all-important and that their reward for sticking to these religious principles were economic success. They encourage values such as self-discipline, hard work and modesty and the rejection of self-indulgence and lavish spending. This led to the emergence of capitalism