Religion as a Force for Change
- Created by: hannahmoore
- Created on: 26-01-15 20:25
View mindmap
- Religion as a Force for Change
- Main sociologist: Weber (1905)
- Studies of the Protestant ethic and Calvinism shows how religion can cause serious social change
- Modern capitalism is based on effeciency and a pursuit of profit for its own sake
- Spirit of Capitalism
- Calvinist beliefs reflect the spirit of capitalism
- God has predetermined which souls will be saved and this cannot be altered
- No human being can claim to know Gods will
- Created a salvation panic
- Calvinist beliefs favour self discipline and self denial e.g. Monks refraining luxury
- Wealth and success brought about modern capitalism
- Main sociologist: Weber (1905)
Comments
No comments have yet been made