What Sociologist Is Credited with Developing the Protestant Work Ethic

question 13

Multiple Choice

What sociologist is credited with developing the Protestant work ethic and explaining how the spirit of capitalism was shaped by religion?

• A) Émile Durkheim
• B) Max Weber
• C) Karl Marx
• D) Talcott Parsons

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