<human>:  How does Weber explain the rise of capitalism?
<bot>: He argues that the Protestant work ethic was a major factor in the rise of capitalism. Weber explains that the Protestant work ethic is a belief that people should work hard and strive to be successful. The work ethic is also tied to the idea of hard work as a virtue. Weber argues that the Protestant work ethic contributed to the rise of capitalism because it encouraged people to work hard and to take risks in order to be successful.