Religion and the rise of capitalism : A historical study by R. H. Tawney
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"Religion and the Rise of Capitalism: A Historical Study" by R. H. Tawney is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the relationship between religious thought and social organization during the transition from medieval to modern theories, focusing on how changes in religious opinions influenced economic practices. Tawney delves into themes of social morality and the evolution of economic thought, particularly examining how these factors interacted during
pivotal historical periods. The opening of the study introduces the author's intention to trace the development of religious thought regarding social and economic issues leading up to the early 18th century. Tawney emphasizes the significant interplay between religious revolutions and the economic changes that accompanied the Renaissance and Reformation. He references influential scholars, acknowledging their contributions to understanding the evolution of social ethics, while setting the stage for his exploration of how medieval concepts of morality and economic practices gave way to more modern interpretations, ultimately questioning the very foundations of economic conduct in light of religious values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tawney, R. H. (Richard Henry), 1880-1962 |
|---|---|
| Title | Religion and the rise of capitalism : A historical study |
| Original Publication | United States: Harcourth, Brace and Company, Inc., 1926. |
| Series Title | Holland Memorial Lectures, 1922 |
| Contents | The medieval background -- The continental reformers -- The Church of England -- The Puritan movement -- Conclusion. |
| Credits | Lukas Bystricky and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Economics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity |
| Subject | Capitalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity |
| Subject | Religion and sociology |
| Subject | Religious thought -- 16th century |
| Subject | Religious thought -- 17th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71223 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1187 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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