The Origins of Capitalism - Religion vs. Economy

Analysis of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber


Essay, 2012

8 Pages, Grade: 1


Abstract or Introduction

Beginning with a more general definition of capitalism, I will make a distinction between different types of capitalism regarding the historical background.
After giving a historical outline on the origins of capitalism, Max Weber ́s Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is discussed. The question whether economy influences the religion or religion influences the economy is also part of the work. I will conclude that a mixture of historical background, technological improvements and a special work ethic led to the modern form of capitalism, which we can find in industrial countries.

Details

Title
The Origins of Capitalism - Religion vs. Economy
Subtitle
Analysis of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber
College
University of Vienna
Grade
1
Author
Year
2012
Pages
8
Catalog Number
V194355
ISBN (eBook)
9783656194699
File size
427 KB
Language
English
Keywords
max weber, weber, capitalism, religion, economy, economics, economic sociology, origins of capitalism, history of capitalism, brentano, karl marx, kapital, marx, sombart, merchantilism, financial capitalism, history, protestant ethic, calvin, calvinism, protestantism, atheism, Luther, Lutheranism, Marxism, origins, where does capitalism come from?, what drives capitalism?, do we need capitalism?, working class, germany, sociology, social capitalism, market, communism, communist, Kapitalismus, Geschichte des Kapitalismus, Wurzeln des Kapitalismus, Soziologie, Woher kommt Kapitalismus?
Quote paper
Maximilian Ambros (Author), 2012, The Origins of Capitalism - Religion vs. Economy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/194355

Comments

  • No comments yet.
Look inside the ebook
Title: The Origins of Capitalism - Religion vs. Economy



Upload papers

Your term paper / thesis:

- Publication as eBook and book
- High royalties for the sales
- Completely free - with ISBN
- It only takes five minutes
- Every paper finds readers

Publish now - it's free