Rejection of luxury and extravagance from "summary" of The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber
The rejection of luxury and extravagance is a central concept in understanding the Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. This concept refers to the idea that adherents of Protestantism, particularly Calvinism, viewed material wealth as a sign of God's favor and a reward for hard work and frugality. As a result, they rejected ostentatious displays of wealth and instead embraced a simple and modest lifestyle.
Calvinists believed that excessive spending on luxury goods was a distraction from one's true purpose in life, which was to glorify God through hard work and the pursuit of one's vocational calling. They saw frugality as a virtue and viewed wealth as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. This attitude towards wealth and material possessions helped shape the ethos of capitalism by encouraging savings, investment, and ...
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