# William Ames — Religion and the Rise of Capitalism character guide

> William Ames in Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by R. H. Tawney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ames, W. Ames

**First appearance:** 0003-religion-and-the-rise-of-capitalism

## Who they are

English Puritan theologian and influential writer.

## In the story

### [II: A Godly Discipline Versus the Religion of Trade](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/ii-a-godly-discipline-versus-the-religion-of-trade)

His work 'De Conscientia' is discussed as a key Puritan manual on social ethics, advocating conservative economic practices.

## Links

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