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Protestant ethic |
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Protestant ethicValue attached to hard work, thrift, and self-discipline under certain Protestant doctrines, particularly those of Calvinism. Max Weber, in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1904–05), held that the Protestant ethic was an important factor in the economic success of Protestant groups in the early stages of European capitalism, in that worldly success came to be interpreted as a sign of the individual's election to eternal salvation. Weber's thesis was variously criticized and expanded throughout the 20th century. See also Protestantism; Richard H. Tawney. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, rather than simply calling into question the usefulness of the so-called Protestant work ethic, McCarraher chose to demonize Calvinism generally, referring to it as "toxic residue," "tyrannical," and "heresy. Nonetheless, perhaps because of some Protestant work ethic element in my upbringing, I felt that I wanted to actually do something. The theory of the Protestant work ethic is Weber's attempt to define the individually held internal values and attitudes toward work. |
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