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Beschreibung
A foundational work of modern sociology examining the relationship between religious belief and the development of capitalist economic behaviour.
In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Max Weber advances a sustained analysis of how certain forms of Protestant thought-particularly those associated with Calvinism-contributed to the emergence of a disciplined, rational approach to economic life. Weber argues that ideas concerning vocation, asceticism, and moral responsibility fostered habits of work and organisation that aligned with the requirements of modern capitalism.
First published in the early twentieth century, the work combines historical inquiry with sociological interpretation, tracing the interaction between religious doctrine and social practice. Weber's method is comparative and analytical, seeking to understand how systems of belief influence patterns of behaviour over time. The text remains central to the study of sociology, economic history, and the intellectual origins of modernity, and continues to inform discussions of the relationship between culture and economic development.
A foundational work of modern sociology examining the relationship between religious belief and the development of capitalist economic behaviour.
In The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Max Weber advances a sustained analysis of how certain forms of Protestant thought-particularly those associated with Calvinism-contributed to the emergence of a disciplined, rational approach to economic life. Weber argues that ideas concerning vocation, asceticism, and moral responsibility fostered habits of work and organisation that aligned with the requirements of modern capitalism.
First published in the early twentieth century, the work combines historical inquiry with sociological interpretation, tracing the interaction between religious doctrine and social practice. Weber's method is comparative and analytical, seeking to understand how systems of belief influence patterns of behaviour over time. The text remains central to the study of sociology, economic history, and the intellectual origins of modernity, and continues to inform discussions of the relationship between culture and economic development.
Über den Autor
Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German sociologist, historian, and political economist whose work laid the foundations for modern social theory. His writings address the relationship between culture, religion, and economic life, as well as broader questions of authority, bureaucracy, and rationalisation. Among his most influential works are The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and Economy and Society. Weber's ideas continue to shape the study of sociology and the analysis of modern institutions.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Religion: Christentum
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781604599305
ISBN-10: 1604599308
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Weber, Max
Hersteller: Wilder Publications
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 15 mm
Von/Mit: Max Weber
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.12.2009
Gewicht: 0,405 kg
Artikel-ID: 101353497

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