What does Weber's concept of the 'Protestant Ethic' primarily represent?

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A denial of religion's role as an ideological toolA challenge to the idea that economics solely determine social outcomesA defense of the ethical foundations underlying capitalismAn analysis of why developing countries remain underdeveloped

Explanation

Weber's 'Protestant Ethic' is best understood as a defense of the moral principles that support capitalism, rather than a dismissal of religion's ideological role, a critique of economic determinism, or an explanation of underdevelopment in Third-World nations.