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How Work Became a Moral Duty: The Origins of the Modern Work Ethic | Elizabeth Anderson

Work For Humans

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The Puritan Work Ethic and Its Moral Implications

This chapter explores the Puritan work ethic, emphasizing hard work, frugality, and the rejection of idleness within a theological framework. It discusses the universal call to labor as a divine mandate, critiquing societal views on wealth and the stigma of non-productive activities.

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