In explaining
capitalism, which is one of humanitys significant social changes, Weber suggested that certain
social structures led to the change. He pointed at religion and suggested that certain religions
played an important role in the advent of capitalism. For instance, Weber suggested that
capitalism developed from aspects of Calvinism that encouraged people to have savings or be
successful. Additionally, the religious teachings suggested that those with successful
businesses were the €˜chosen because God would not help the 'damned' succeed. The concept
established the quest for economic gains to affirm an individuals position.
He also added that social change is as a result of four specific actions that people
take. He categorized the four actions as:
- Traditional
- Affective
- Value
- Instrumental
Under the traditional social action, Weber suggested that individual
social action may be instigated by traditional beliefs and customs. The individual basing their
decision on tradition...
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