By Lars Harhoff Andersen and Jeanet Sinding Bentzen One of the fathers of the social sciences, Max Weber, taught us that religion might have facilitated the transition towards modern growth and prosperity. The Protestant ethic supposedly spurred the development of capitalism by making hard work a deed cherished by God. In addition, monks were among … Continue reading Did Religion Facilitate Modern Growth? Or Was It a Stumbling Block?
Did Religion Facilitate Modern Growth? Or Was It a Stumbling Block?
