Calvinism helped to bring about major social change. spirit of capitalism- modern capitalism is based on the systematic, efficient rational pursuit for its own sake.
calvinist beliefs
predestination- predetermined which souls would be saved. Divine transcendence- they could not know whether they had been saved. Asceticism- abstinence, self-discipline and self-denial. vocation or calling- this-worldly asceticism. calvinists led an ascetic lifestyle shunning all luxury
Hinduism and Confucianism
failure of capitalism in China and India was due to a lack of religious beliefs like Calvinism. these lack the drive to systematically accumulate wealth.
evaluation
overestimates the role of ideas.
technological changes caused the birth of capitalism
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