Max Weber adopts an interpretivist approach to understand religion and social change, Weber argues that the worldview of the Calvinists helped to instigate capitalism, Calvinists believed in predestination which lead to salvation anxiety, Calvinists lead an ascetic lifestyle to convince themselves they were part of the elect, The work ethic which was rooted in Calvinism helped provide a spirit of capitalism,

Religion & Social Change - Weber

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