The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Weber proposed that early Protestants believed they must work to accumulate wealth as proof that they were in God’s favor.
Eula Biss • Having and Being Had
Luther took issue with the Church’s system of “indulgences,” in which people paid the Church to absolve them of their sins. He thought individuals should be able to have their own relationship with God. Calvin paired Luther’s increase in individual freedom with the idea that everyone is predestined to serve God through a specific calling. Working h
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#8 Modern Protestant Ethic
The Protestant Work Ethic and its "calling" still has a strong influence on our current relationship to work. Statements like "work is life" and "use your gifts" are clear derivatives of Calvin & Luther
The Protestant Work Ethic and its "calling" still has a strong influence on our current relationship to work. Statements like "work is life" and "use your gifts" are clear derivatives of Calvin & Luther