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Max Weber argued that: Protestantism held back the development of capitalism the

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Question

Max Weber argued that:

Protestantism held back the development of capitalism

the conflict between Protestantism and the Catholic church discouraged political revolution

Protestantism's emphasis on duty and hard work expanded economic production

Protestantism was a strong force in supporting the status quo and discouraging social change

Protestantism led way for the establishment of familism in society

a.

Protestantism held back the development of capitalism

b.

the conflict between Protestantism and the Catholic church discouraged political revolution

c.

Protestantism's emphasis on duty and hard work expanded economic production

d.

Protestantism was a strong force in supporting the status quo and discouraging social change

e.

Protestantism led way for the establishment of familism in society

Explanation / Answer

Ans. (c) Protestantism's emphasis on duty and hard work expanded economic production

He gave this thesis in his book Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.