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From Agrarian Capitalism to the 'Spirit' of Modern Capitalism: Max Weber's Approaches to the Protestant Ethic
- Max Weber Studies
- Max Weber Studies
- Volume 5, Number 2, July 2005 / Volume 6, Number 1, January 2006
- pp. 185-203
- 10.1353/max.2006.a808928
- Article
- Additional Information
Abstract
Abstract:
The article charts the emergence of The Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism from Weber's work as a National Economist in the 1890s. In particular, it points to Weber's lectures on theoretical national economics and Weber's acceptance of the postulates of marginalism. Alongside these, Weber insisted on the role of culture and ideals in the determination of human economic needs. Weber's attitude to Werner Sombart's moderner Kapitalismus is also discussed.
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