An essay on the economic effects of the reformation /
This work offers a unique perspective on the rise of capitalism and socialism and the effect of the Reformation. Specific topics include consequences of belief in the private judgment of scriptures; separation of spiritual and secular life; difference between Lutheran and Calvinist teachings on econ...
| Основен автор: | O'Brien, George, 1892-1973. |
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| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Norfolk, VA :
IHS Press,
2003.
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| Онлайн достъп: |
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| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Essay on the economic effects of the reformation. |
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This work offers a unique perspective on the rise of capitalism and socialism and the effect of the Reformation. Specific topics include consequences of belief in the private judgment of scriptures; separation of spiritual and secular life; difference between Lutheran and Calvinist teachings on economics; the Calvinist concept of vocation; its perception of material success as a sign of divine election; its praise of frugality and disdain for beauty. Also covered is socialism as a reaction to excesses of capitalism; the manner in which Protestantism had strengthened secular authority; diminuation of charity toward the poor following Reformation; materialism underlying socialism abetted by Protestant emphasis on earthly prosperity; egalitarian ideas traceable to Protestantism; and the ease with which socialism blended into Protestant thought. This is a unique work of economic philosophy in that it examines the ideological causes of the economic changes of the period, thus offering a refreshing philosophical perspective rather than merely the mathematical or statistical sides of the question. |
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| Описание на библ. документ: |
Originally published: London : Burns, Oates & Washbourne, 1923. |
| Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (157 pages) : illustrations |
| Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-157). |
| ISBN: |
9781932528329 1932528326 9781932528954 1932528954 9780971828629 0971828628 |