pog final - max weber

what type of religious theorist is weber?

sociologist

also an economist and political theorist

main text of weber

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism

the protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism

examines the relationship b/twn ascetic Protestantism and the “spirit of capitalism”, establishes direct cause and effect

lutheranism

believe that monastic life is devoid of value, true religious devotion is following one’s true calling no matter what it is

calvinism

predestination (main doctrine/dogma) is when God has already selected who will be saved/damned, rejects Catholic methods of salvation

asceticism & how it contributes to capitalism

self discipline, attempt to avoid all forms of indulgence, active self control

people invested into businesses to be productive with money instead of spending lavishly —> rise of capitalism

The Sociology of Religion

defines “meaningful totality”, as that the revelations of prophets provide humans with the understanding that the world and its parts have meaning