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Religion and the Rise of Capitalism · Concept
Dualism of Religion and Business
A key theme is the emergence of a dualistic philosophy that separated the 'religious' life of the individual soul from the 'secular' world of business and politics, treating them as parallel and independent provinces with different standards and authorities.
A key theme is the emergence of a dualistic philosophy that separated the 'religious' life of the individual soul from the 'secular' world of business and politics, treating them as parallel and independent provinces with different standards and authorities.
The chapter describes the modern dualism that separates secular and religious life as parallel and independent provinces, governed by different laws and standards.