1. The Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism
... of modern capitalism. Weber also shows how religion and capitalism represent different aspects of his theory of rationalization- the replacement of norms, traditions and values as behavioral motivators in society by rational thoughts. In his introductory chapter, Religious Affiliation and Social Stratification, Weber notes how occupational statistics indicate that, in societies with mixed religions, "people who own capital, employers, more highly ... . This asceticism that Catholics practiced, Weber inferred, is why they are less involved in the industry- in order to reach the ideal, Cat...
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