Weber: religion as a force for change Flashcards
According to weber what is the spirit of capitalism?
modern capitalism is based on the systematic pursuit of profit rather than consumption
what are calvinist beliefs?
predestination, divine transcendence, acetism, vocation
what is predestination?
god has already chosen the souls that are going to be saved even before birth.
what is divine transcendence?
god is beyond the world. calvinists could not know whether they were saved.
what it ascetism?
refers to abstinence, self discipline and denial.
what is calvinists beliefs on vocation?
saw wealth as a favour from god and their salvation.
what did calvinists do with their wealth?
they invested it.
what kind of lifestyles did hindus lead?
an ascetic lifestyle. orientation was other worldy
what is the confuscionist beliefs?
this worldy. directed members to spiritual word not materialism.
