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As little as possible power given to government; government and religion are kept separate
Positive attitude toward pursuit of profit in the private field
Building a good society through individual success and philanthropy
Individual responsibility to succeed and then provide philanthropy (universities, welfare, religious communities)
Visible, normative role of philanthropy
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Strong reliance on and obedience to the government; government and religion are intertwined
Reserved attitude toward pursuit of profit and self-interest (only positive as a means to an end)
Building a good society through work and the welfare state
Individual responsibility to work and pay taxes
Invisible, modest culture of philanthropy