15834. CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF WEBER'S MAIN THESIS IN "THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM". This paper examines Max Weber's thesis regarding the influence of Protestantism on the development of capitalism and its unique "spirit." It is argued that there is a lack of evidence to support this thesis. Furthermore, alternative explanations exist for the rise of modern capitalism and its "sprit." Written 2003. 12 pages; 30 footnotes; 8 bibliographic sources. 2,681 words.