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Weber's Protestant Ethic
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Why Weber's argument 'spiritualise' capitalism ?
Because ...
according to Marx, primitive accumulation has its origins in the polarisation between the "owners of money", of the modes of production and the labourers, "the sellers of their own labor-power".
The relationship between Spirit of Capitalism and Protestant Ethic is based on 'ELECTIVE AFFINITIES', that is why this link is not automatic ...
Weber's Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
What is the historical process of primitive accumulation ?
1. the expropriation of the peasantry which leads to the dissociation of the means of production and the labour-power
Why did capitalism happen at this particular time and in this specific place ?
2. use of the free-labourers, in order to rise capital accumulation through manufacture
3. the development of a large internal market, which is legally, monetarily, and bureaucratically homogenous
- Ideal type of the Spirit of Capitalism according to Weber :
- Systematic research of profit within a profession
- Sober attitude toward the pleasures of life
- Development of savings for capital accumulation
4. the rationalisation of the economic activity
Why did capitalism happen at this particular time and in this specific place ?
- Ideal type of Protestant Ethic :
- ASCETICISM :
-> The ascetic attitude toward the pleasures of life implies the condemnation of rest, no ostentatious consumption.
-> It leads to a rigorist attitude.
Why did capitalism happen at this particular time and in this specific place ?
- Ideal type of Protestant Ethic :
- FREE WILL :
-> Calvinism took away the magic of religion because of the predestination
-> Calvinism is opposed to indulgences
-> Calvinism promoted work as a calling : economic succeed as a sign of divine blessing
Some questions ...
Do you agree with Marx's criticism about Weber's theory ?
Could you think about other criticisms made about it ?
Do you think religion may affect the ability of an individual to enrich or to succeed economically ?