Weber's and Marx's Theories of the Origins of Capitalism. This paper examines Weber and Marx's theories of the origins of capitalism. According to Weber the ideology of Protestantism encouraged capital accumulation, commercial activity and the extension of credit. According to Marx changing relations of production altered the political and social systems. For Marx the essential factors were economic, for Weber they were ideological. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 6781 Theories Origins Capitalism.doc Price: 44.75