The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism Part I In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Weber sets out to explain the emergence of modern capitalism. In so doing, Weber distinguishes between three concepts: capitalism, modern capitalism, and the spirit of capitalism. Begin by briefly explaining the difference between these three concepts and how they relate to one another. What is Webers general argument? In your discussion, be sure to explain how Webers model differs from Marxs historical materialism. Identify some of the distinguishing features of the spirit of capitalism, as identified by Weber and in our class discussions, and discuss what makes it historically unique. In what ways does the spirit of capitalism differ from what Weber calls economic traditionalism? Provide specific examples from the text. Then, explain why Weber doesnt think manipulation of wages is sufficient to explain the emergence of modern capitalism. Finally, give a contemporary example of a person or policy that you think exemplifies the spirit of capitalism, and one you think represents a defiance of this spirit. Explain why you think they are good examples. Point Breakdown: Word count + Formatting + General Readability/Organization (10%) Discussion of capitalism, modern capitalism, and the spirit of capitalism (40%) What they are How they relate (the general argument) Difference from Marx Discussion of the spirit of capitalism (40%) Distinguishing features of the spirit of capitalism Contrast to economic traditionalism Discussion of wages Example of person with the spirit of capitalism (5%) Example of person defying the spirit of capitalism (5%)
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