The Protestant ethic and the "spirit" of capitalism and other writings
Document Type
Edited book
Publication Date
4-1-2002
Publisher
Penguin Books
Abstract
In The Protestant Ethic, Max Weber opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and relates the rise of the capitalist economy to the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and the fulfillment of one's worldly duties. Based on the original 1905 edition, this volume includes, along with Weber's treatise, an illuminating introduction, a wealth of explanatory notes, and exemplary responses and remarks-both from Weber and his critics-sparked by publication of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
ISBN
9780140439212
Additional Information
The book is written by Max Weber; edited, translated, and with an introduction by Peter Baehr and Gordon C. Wells.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Weber, M., Baehr, P., & Wells, G. C. (Eds. & trans.) (2002). The Protestant ethic and the "spirit" of capitalism and other writings. New York: Penguin Books.