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Max Weber argued in 1904 that Protestantism formed the cultural origins of capitalism. Weber asked, “Why did modernization initially occur in the West and not in Eastern civilizations?” He argued that, at that time, Protestants were not motivated by economic interests. Quite the contrary, the Protestant Reformation was a movement of spiritual renewal in revolt against the materialism and secularism of the Catholic church.

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          Max Weber argued in 1904 that Protestantism formed the cultural origins of capitalism. Weber asked, “Why did modernization initially occur in the West and not in Eastern civilizations?” He argued that, at that time, Protestants were not motivated by economic interests. Quite the contrary, the Protestant Reformation was a movement of spiritual renewal in revolt against the materialism and secularism of the Catholic church.

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Max Weber argued in 1904 that Protestantism formed the cultural origins of capitalism. Weber asked, “Why did modernization initially occur in the West and not in Eastern civilizations?” He argued that, at that time, Protestants were not motivated by economic interests. Quite the contrary, the Protestant Reformation was a movement of spiritual renewal in revolt against the materialism and secularism of the Catholic church.