Search results for: “protestantism”
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Protestant Ethic
Definition of Protestant Ethic The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Protestant Ethic: This ethic, or set of ideas, emerging in the 16th century, was cited by Max Weber (1864-1920) as an important influence in encouraging the development of capitalist […]
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Spirit of Capitalism
Definition of Spirit of Capitalism The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Spirit of Capitalism: According to Max Weber (1864-1920) the spirit of capitalism is rationalization -being methodical and calculating in the pursuit of profit. Weber argues that […]
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Tudor
Definition of Tudor The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Tudor: Refers to the period of English history from 1485 to 1603 when the nation’s monarchs were descended from Owen Tudor and Queen Catherine (1401-1437) widow of King Henry V. This line of […]