Spirit of capitalism probably got is appropriate meaning in the Weber thesis. In as much as people need worldly materials vanity or wealth and lead secular lifestyles, the same society requires an adequate justification to act as a basis for their pursuits. Spirit of capitalism is a term first used by Weber to refer to the set of ideas and beliefs that are put forward to rationalize or justify the ends of seeking economic gains. Due to complex interrelationship that exists in the belief system that propagates work for wealth as proposed by Protestant Work Ethic, and the spirit of capitalism which is the general motive behind wealth creation and distribution, this essay develops insights into possible linkages between the two theories with objectives primarily aimed at investigating the concept that Protestantism had an effect on the formation of capitalism. In wholesome therefore, the pioneers and followers of protestant ethic in new work indoctrinated theology, evolve to a people who perpetrate worldly work not only as a personal duty, but also as the part of the general moral obligation of an individual aimed at satisfying selfish interests but the society as whole. Besides, the Calvinists’ argue that hard work leading to acquisition of great wealth coupled with achievement of worldly success is the ultimate “sign of personal salvation”.
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