The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism · Character
Jacob Fugger
Renaissance banker and merchant whose business practices are contrasted with the Protestant ethic.
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Also known as Jacob Fugger, Fugger
First appearance: II: The Spirit of Capitalism
Jacob Fugger shows up with force in The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a contrast to Franklin's ethic, representing traditional commercial acquisitiveness.
Jacob Fugger first appears in 0006 ii the spirit of capitalism.
In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism: Mentioned as a contrast to Franklin's ethic, representing traditional commercial acquisitiveness.
Later, in Part I: The Problem: Mentioned as a contrast to Franklin, representing a more traditional, adventurous capitalism.
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- Protagonist
- Ascetic Protestant Founders
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- The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
- Part I: The Problem
- II: The Spirit of Capitalism
- III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling
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