Which of the following best reflects Weber's view of the relationship between Protestantism and capitalism in the 16^th -18^th centuries: A) The Protestant Reformation caused Western capitalism to emerge B) Western capitalism caused the Protestant Reformation to emerge C) The attitude at the heart of Protestantism had an elective affinity with the attitude at the heart of capitalism D) Western capitalism was the brainchild of Protestant reformer John Calvin

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Weber believed that the attitudes and values at the core of Protestantism, particularly Calvinism, had an elective affinity with the attitudes and values that underpinned the development of capitalism. Specifically, Weber noted that the Protestant emphasis on hard work, frugality, individualism, and the belief in predestination created a mindset that was receptive to capitalist economic practices, such as efficiency, rationalization, and profit-maximization. While Weber did not argue that Protestantism directly caused the emergence of capitalism, he did suggest that the two phenomena were closely intertwined and mutually reinforcing.

Which of the Following Best Reflects Weber's View of the Relationship