Weber Exam

Perspectivism

Methodological individualism

Social action

Verstehen

Ideal type

Ideal types of social action

Instrumental, value rational, affectual, traditional

Instrumental

Value rational

affectual

Traditional

Discuss Weber’s methodological approach to the study of social life. Begin with Weber’s definition of sociology, then explain how methodological individualism, Verstehen, and ideal types each reflect and help him carry out that definition.

Rationalization

Disenchantment

Substantive and formal rationality

Tension between substantive and formal rationality

Iron cage

Predestination

Calling

Asceticism

Spirit of capitalism

Rational capitalsim

According to Weber, how did the Protestant ethic contribute to the emergence of rational capitalism in the West?