Class 17: Weber's Analysis of Modern Capitalism
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What was the primary factor in the creation of modern capitalism as a form of political-social-economic organization?

  • Rational bourgeois capitalism
  • Marxist ideologies
  • 16th and 17th century Calvinism (correct)
  • Secular and materialist values

    • What is adventurer capitalism based upon?

  • Colonialism and imperialism
  • Feudalism and aristocracy
  • Rational action and non-violent means of exploiting labor
  • The use of conquest and violence to extract profit (correct)

    • Where did modern capitalism emerge in its rational form on an extended scale?

  • Western Europe (correct)
  • South America
  • The Middle East
  • Eastern Asia

    • What is the primary difference between adventurer capitalism and rational bourgeois capitalism?

    <p>The use of violence versus the use of non-violent means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Protestant Ethic in the emergence of modern capitalism?

    <p>It encouraged the rise of modern capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of modern capitalism, according to Max Weber?

    <p>Its reliance on rational action and non-violent means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor in shaping the modern economic order?

    <p>The cultural values of Protestant innerworldly asceticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the capitalist's behavior in modern capitalism?

    <p>Calculating profits and losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the capitalist's economic behavior in modern capitalism?

    <p>Rationally maximizing profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Calvinist/Puritanist religious culture on economic behavior?

    <p>The rationalization of economic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Protestant ethic emphasize?

    <p>The value of thrift and long-term savings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between the inner character of the bourgeois capitalist and the cultural values of Protestantism?

    <p>The cultural values of Protestantism shaped the inner character of the bourgeois capitalist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of the economic system in modern capitalism?

    <p>Self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the religious doctrine that influenced the development of modern capitalism?

    <p>Calvinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Max Weber, what is the result of the Protestant ethic on the economy?

    <p>The emergence of rational capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the Calvinist approach to work and vocation?

    <p>Inner-worldly asceticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept that describes the rational pursuit of economic gain in modern capitalism?

    <p>Instrumental rationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the Protestant work ethic on the behavior of entrepreneurs in early capitalism?

    <p>A justification for the rational pursuit of economic wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant work ethic emphasizes the importance of immediate pleasures and luxurious living.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calvinist/Puritanist religious culture led to the irrationalization of economic behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capitalist character was derived from the cultural values produced by Catholicism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary goal of the capitalist's economic behavior was to pursue salvation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max Weber argued that the rise of modern capitalism was based on the outer character of the bourgeois capitalist.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant ethic led to the de-emphasis of profit calculation in economic behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Protestant ethic emphasized the importance of idleness and leisure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max Weber believed that modern capitalism emerged in non-Western societies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rational bourgeois capitalism is based on the use of conquest and violence to extract profit.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calvinism was not fundamental to the creation of modern capitalism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rationalization of economic behavior is a characteristic of adventurer capitalism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Capitalist behavior in modern capitalism is driven by a desire for personal fulfillment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism explores the role of social values in major historical transitions through the genealogical method.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Max Weber, the Protestant ethic emphasizes the importance of adventure and risk-taking in economic behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calvinism had a significant impact on the development of modern capitalism by promoting a more relaxed attitude towards wealth accumulation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max Weber's concept of the 'spirit of capitalism' refers to the drive for profit and adventure in economic behavior.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weber's theory of modernity emphasizes the role of formal practices and symbolic classification in shaping social values and historical transitions.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Max Weber's study on modernity, according to the genealogical method?

    <p>the role played by social values in major historical transitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Protestant ethic influence the development of modern capitalism, according to Max Weber?

    <p>it emphasized the importance of hard work, thrift, and profit calculation, leading to the rationalization of economic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the capitalist's behavior in modern capitalism, according to Weber's theory?

    <p>the rational pursuit of economic gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Calvinism play in the development of modern capitalism, according to Weber's theory?

    <p>it promoted the Protestant work ethic, which emphasized the importance of hard work, thrift, and profit calculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of Weber's theory of modernity, in contrast to other approaches?

    <p>the role of social values in shaping major historical transitions, rather than formal practices and symbolic classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Calvinism play in the development of modern capitalism, and how did its values influence economic behavior?

    <p>Calvinism was fundamental to the creation of modern capitalism, and its values of religious asceticism led to the rationalization of economic behavior, resulting in the emergence of modern capitalism in Western Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Protestant work ethic impact the development of the capitalist character, and what values did it emphasize?

    <p>The Protestant work ethic led to the development of a capitalist character that emphasized hard work, thrift, and rationality, resulting in a drive for profit and economic gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of rationalization of economic behavior in modern capitalism, and how did it differ from adventurer capitalism?

    <p>Rationalization of economic behavior is a key characteristic of modern capitalism, where economic activity is based on rational action and non-violent means of exploiting labor, differing from adventurer capitalism which relies on conquest and violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the cultural values of Protestantism influence the development of modern capitalism, and what was the resulting impact on economic behavior?

    <p>The cultural values of Protestantism, particularly the Protestant work ethic, influenced the development of modern capitalism by promoting hard work, thrift, and rationality, leading to a drive for profit and economic gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Max Weber's theory of modernity, and how does it relate to the emergence of modern capitalism?

    <p>Max Weber's theory of modernity emphasizes the role of social values and cultural practices in shaping historical transitions, including the emergence of modern capitalism, which was influenced by the Protestant ethic and Calvinism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Protestant ethic contribute to the emergence of modern capitalism, and what was the resulting impact on the economy?

    <p>The Protestant ethic contributed to the emergence of modern capitalism by promoting hard work, thrift, and rationality, leading to the rationalization of economic behavior and the emergence of modern capitalism in Western Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Protestant work ethic influence the development of modern capitalism, according to Max Weber?

    <p>It led to the rationalization of economic behavior, emphasizing thrift, long-term savings, and profit calculation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Calvinism play in shaping the character of the bourgeois capitalist?

    <p>Calvinism influenced the development of the capitalist character by emphasizing hard work, thrift, and long-term savings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the rise of modern capitalism lead to a change in economic behavior?

    <p>It led to the rationalization of economic behavior, characterized by regular, systematic, and instrumental ways of increasing wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Calvinism on the development of modern capitalism?

    <p>Calvinism contributed to the development of modern capitalism by promoting a strong work ethic and emphasizing the importance of thrift and long-term savings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Max Weber, what was the significance of the Protestant ethic in the rise of modern capitalism?

    <p>The Protestant ethic played a crucial role in shaping the character of the bourgeois capitalist, leading to the development of modern capitalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the relationship between the Protestant ethic and the rationalization of economic behavior?

    <p>The Protestant ethic contributed to the rationalization of economic behavior by emphasizing the importance of thrift, long-term savings, and profit calculation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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