Who's work saw predestination as essential to understanding the relationship between religion and society?
A) Durkheim
B) Weber
C) Marx
D) Taylor

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Max Weber's work, especially in "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism," emphasized the role of predestination in Calvinism and its influence on the development of capitalism and the social order. He argued that the belief in predestination led to a work ethic that was conducive to economic success and shaped the social structure.

Who's Work Saw Predestination as Essential to Understanding the Relationship