Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in Hinduism enco

QUESTION

Max Weber argued that the ascetic principles embedded in Hinduism encourage the kind of entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation that we find in Protestantism.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANSWER

FALSE
Max Weber, famous for expounding on the Protestant work ethic, also argued that the ascetic principles embedded in Hinduism do not encourage the kind of entrepreneurial activity in pursuit of wealth creation that we find in Protestantism. According to Weber, traditional Hindu values emphasize that individuals should be judged not by their material achievements but by their spiritual achievements.