The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Summary
Max Weber

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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Summary

"The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" by Max Weber, presents the thesis that success of modern capitalism can be attributed to the spirit of capitalism that was borne of the ethics and practices of Protestant asceticism. While the premise initially seems wild and far-fetched, the author is ultimately able to illustrate that his theory has credence and is logical and rational.

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