Weber - ch 44-The Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism

What is magic?

Rituals/Confessions

What is the "spirit of capitalism"? and what is its relation to work?

Pursuit of riches, goals, and journey, and it's relation to work is that work is the method.

What happens to the Spirit of Capitalism in a capitalist society?

The spirit of capitalism begins to fade away because capitalism take its place.

protestant ethic-days of the week

sundays

protestant ethic-research

historical research-250 yrs-1600's -puritanical-predestination-everyone god has already decided if they go to heaven or hell. effect people- whatever dont do anything--signs bad or good- cheat the system- work really hard, advanced class, money,

protestant ethic-about

how protestantism effect development of capitalism

protestant ethic-religious objects

money-defacing money has value, constitution, hindu-cows they are revered. family heirlooms, flags

protestant ethic-definition of religion- belief in a higher being and serving that higher being- faith and worship,

other definitions of religion from class- church-like pews, people standing and singing, everyone has yarmulka-same clothing- menora in the back. showing Muslim prayer rug, buddist, retreats, Scientology, ufology,

protestant ethic-religious location

treated different, talk subdued, no swearing, specific clothing, act proper,

What did the worldly Protestant asceticism (ethic) do according to Weber?

- This fought against the enjoyment of possession, constricted consumption, especially of luxury goods. - If one wanted wealth it needed to be used for necessary "practical and useful endeavors"

What is the significance of the elimination of "magic"?

Lost of trust in efficacy of magic, push for asceticism, disenchantment makes it possible for reorganizing work. In other words Disenchantment > Predestination > Anxiety > so vocational work is used to ease this anxiety (ascetic denial)

What is Weber's concerns in modern capitalism?

There is not religion imbedded in the Spirit of Capitalism, so we are stuck in an iron cage. Once you have capitalism established then we no longer need the Spirit of Capitalism because of the competitive pressures of capitalism force us to work as if we see our vocation as a calling.

What is "economic traditionalism"?

This expressed the traditional mindset of individuals when it comes to the purpose of their life activity. For example, if a woman only needs $2.50 they are satisfied with getting paid that much.

protestant ethic-professor def or religion

a unified system of beliefs and practices, relative to sacred things which unite into a moral community all those who adhere to them- durkheim

According to Weber, Luther contributed to extending the idea of the calling to every day life a) true b) false

a) true

According to Weber, feudalism is characterized by a dispersal of the means of administration among outlying power holders a) true b) false

a) true

According to Weber, it is possible to have wage labor and entrepreneurs without the spirit of capitalism a) true b) false

a) true

How does Calvinism lead to the disenchantment of the world? a) Calvin was a "secular humanist" and he instilled this idea in his followers. b) Calvin elevated god to such an extent that he eliminated magical means of salvation c) Calvin discouraged people from going to church d) Calvin demanded that men and women rationalize their behavior so they could be good capitalists

b) Calvin elevated god to such an extent that he eliminated magical means of salvation

According to Weber, the modern state can best be defined by the functions it fulfills in society: a) true b) false

b) False

According to Weber, Catholicism an ethical significance to work in a calling, that it lacked in Calvinism. a) true b) false

b) false

protestant ethic-things got started by religion--- easter, Xmas- birth and death of christ---now dominated by bunny and eggs and santa

blue laws- alcohol on sunday,

What best defines the spirit of capitalism for Weber? a) hedonistic orientation to economic life b) A withdrawal from everyday life c) An orientation to acquisition as an end in itself d) An orientation to glory as an end in itself

c) An orientation to acquisition as an end in itself

Which of the following sorts of activities would Weber see as distinctive to modern capitalism? a) Speculation in real estate and stocks b) Large scale production c) Buying for low prices in one market to sell at higher prices in another market d) Continuous production of goods for sale at a profit.

d) Continuous production of goods for sale at a profit.

What best defines the modern state for Weber? a) The modern state is monopolistic organization with a relatively territorial, but also legitimate, character. b) the modern state is a democratic organization that has many monopolies c) The modern state is characterized by the fact that everyone is able to participate in the administration if they want to. d) The modern state is a territorial organization with a relative monopoly over the legitimate use of violence.

d) The modern state is a territorial organization with a relative monopoly over the legitimate use of violence.

protestant ethic-how did puritans spend their money

didn't spend on clothing, alcohol, sports, churches- not having luxuries, their money is spent on ways to make maoney- keeps going without the religious company,

protestant ethic-sacred

entities that are set apart and given special meaning that transcends immediate human experiences, baptism without the religious connotation would be just a shower- but it holy water, very important...bible- sacred item threw on floor- blasphemy