Sociology exam
2006-12-07 15:39:11 · 5 answers · asked by dan_n_shan 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
John Calvin, who around 1538 wrote his treatieses outlining Calvinism stating that if a person was conscientious in his Calvinistic beliefs it was appropriate to make money and it was a sign that God had ordained it. This later became a tenet of the Protestant/American work ethic equating worldly success with Godliness.
2006-12-07 15:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by jom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In The Protestant Ethic, Max Weber said that the rise of capitalism is connected with a particular brand of Potestantism -- Calvinism. Economic success is a favor from God for following His commandments.
On another note, although this is not related to the question (but why not?), let me share with you a beautiful passage from Marx: "Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people."
I am no Marxist. I am a devout Catholic. But I love the way Marx wrote that line.
Cheers!
2006-12-08 02:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by Rudy M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Max Weber-just a wild guess? Calvinism is a yes but I can't see that being on a sociology exam.
2006-12-07 23:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by sean e 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
John Calvin?
2006-12-07 23:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Billy Graham
2006-12-08 02:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋