Puritan ethic

The Puritan ethic is a moral framework developed by 16th and 17th-century Puritans that emphasizes hard work, discipline, and personal responsibility as signs of moral virtue and God's favor. Puritans believed that diligent labor and frugality were ways to serve God and achieve success. This ethic values self-control, dedication, and the idea that worldly success reflects moral worth. It has influenced Western attitudes toward work and morality, encouraging individuals to strive for improvement and to view success as a sign of moral integrity.