A pro-worker work ethic
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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The Origins and Importance of the Protestant Work Ethic
The phrase 'the Protestant work ethic' originates from Max Weber's description of an ethic focused on hard work for the benefit of capitalists. The religious foundation of this ethic is considered essential, stemming from the Puritans' Calvinist theology and their emphasis on working hard as a sign of God's grace and faith. The Puritans were primarily preoccupied with theological rather than economic concerns, and their pursuit of salvation through hard work laid the groundwork for the Protestant work ethic.
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