GEOG1200 1nd Edition Lecture 2Outline of Previous Lecture I. ModernityII. Transformative ForcesIII. Characteristics of ModernityOutline of Current LectureI. Rostow Stages of GrowthII. Max Weber Capitalism III. CalvinismCurrent LectureRostow – Stages of GrowthI. Traditional Society (agriculture)II. Precondition to Take Off (scientific discoveries or inventions)III. Take Off (industrialization, reinvesting some profit)IV. Drive to Maturity (producing more than they consume, trade)V. Age of Mass Consumption (buying more stuff than needed)Moving from I – V is progress development Max Weber- Industrialization to Capitalismo “Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism”o Cultural Dimension(religion) is irreversible to the economy (capitalism)o Culture produces economy- Culture and Economy are two parts of human identityThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Individualism – pursuit of self-interest - Compete with other individuals - Profit - Reinvests - Expansion of productivityCalvinism- Sect of Protestantism- John Calvin 1. Labor and Calling a. One way to get the grace of God is through hard work b. Answer your calling , predestination, what your parents do c. Labor in pursuit of profit as long as its donatedd. Can see in landscape, large universities paid by people, art halls etc. 2. Predestinationa. Elect to go to heaven or not when born b. Existential Angst- not knowing if elect or not, focus on work 3. Transcendencea. God created the world and left it – not involved in everyday existence CalvinismCultural Religion in relation to Economy/ Capitalism1. Labor and Calling: Specialization – Family know how natural division of labor, order of society into groups of specialists, increased efficiency, increased profit, increased productivity2. Predestination: Efficiency, productivity increased, profit at max3. Transcendence: Responsible for what happens, can’t blame it on God, allows acceptanceof scientific
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