Max Weber (1860-1920)

THE WEBER QUIZ

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1. What, according to Weber, is the likely basis for a 'community' in modern societies?


Class
DOL
Status

2. What, for Weber, is the form of social action which is dominant in modern societies?

Emotional
Instrumental-Rational 
Value-Rational
Traditional

3. What, for Weber, is the relationship between the sociologist and 'social actors'?

Emotional
Empathy
Power

4. Which of the following terms best describes Weber approach to social analysis?

Methodological Scientism
Methodological Individualism
Holism

5. Who, for Weber, is the prophet of capitalism?

Karl Marx
John Calvin
Benjamin Franklin

6. Which of the following terms does Weber use to describe the structure of modern societies?

Tough Grid
Iron Cage
Thick Veil

7. What, for Weber, is the basis of obedience to the state in modern societies?

charisma
traditional
rational-legal

8. What, for Weber, is the type of social action responsible for World Religions?

Emotional
Traditional
Value-Rational 
Instrumental-Rational

9. What is the name of the German philosopher, who influenced Weber's approach to sociological analysis?

Dilthey
Hegel
Marx

10. Which of the following is the term used by Weber to indicate the relationship between 'the protestant ethic' and the 'spirit of capitalism'?

elective affines
causal
elective affinity