The fixed set of rules and structural hierarchy of authority do support this theory. This mystical process in Weber’s theory has been criticized by many academics and critics alike for a variety of reasons. Some academics would argue that the religious development grew out of the economic development: the United States of America became an economic force, not because of religion like Weber claims, but because the United States owned its natural resources to dominate, economically. Furthermore, despite it being called ‘the Protestant Ethic,’ Weber focus a great deal on Calvinism instead of Protestantism as a whole. Besides, the majority of today’s Calvinists are living in Socialist societies rather than capitalist ones. However, it is fair to point out that Weber’s analysis in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is not presented as a ‘description’ of reality. According to Weber, it is a proposed supposition, which can be of great aid to help us deconstruct history and re-construct a more concrete depiction of historical concepts. The sins of Adam and Eve could not only be expunged through exhausting toil but through the continued strive for the individual and collective process of the betterment of society. This uncertainty can lead to new theoretical horizons and not an end in itself. If it was not for Weber’s work, there would not be a comparison between a religious ethic and capitalism. Therefore, to assess a particular issue, even partially, serves the purpose of seeking answers to certain empirical questions. In various sections of the social sciences, the recombination of certain events and social phenomena can be constructive. However, the process of investigating can result in a misrepresentation and/or misinterpretation of certain factors. For Weber, it was the concept of the calling and some parts of Benjamin
The fixed set of rules and structural hierarchy of authority do support this theory. This mystical process in Weber’s theory has been criticized by many academics and critics alike for a variety of reasons. Some academics would argue that the religious development grew out of the economic development: the United States of America became an economic force, not because of religion like Weber claims, but because the United States owned its natural resources to dominate, economically. Furthermore, despite it being called ‘the Protestant Ethic,’ Weber focus a great deal on Calvinism instead of Protestantism as a whole. Besides, the majority of today’s Calvinists are living in Socialist societies rather than capitalist ones. However, it is fair to point out that Weber’s analysis in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism is not presented as a ‘description’ of reality. According to Weber, it is a proposed supposition, which can be of great aid to help us deconstruct history and re-construct a more concrete depiction of historical concepts. The sins of Adam and Eve could not only be expunged through exhausting toil but through the continued strive for the individual and collective process of the betterment of society. This uncertainty can lead to new theoretical horizons and not an end in itself. If it was not for Weber’s work, there would not be a comparison between a religious ethic and capitalism. Therefore, to assess a particular issue, even partially, serves the purpose of seeking answers to certain empirical questions. In various sections of the social sciences, the recombination of certain events and social phenomena can be constructive. However, the process of investigating can result in a misrepresentation and/or misinterpretation of certain factors. For Weber, it was the concept of the calling and some parts of Benjamin