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Dualism of Religion and Business
How Religion and the Rise of Capitalism develops 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.
Where it surfaces
- Conclusion
The chapter describes the modern dualism that separates secular and religious life as parallel and independent provinces, governed by different laws and standards.