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 DOLStatus

2. What, for Weber, is the form of social action which is dominant in modern societies?
Emotional Instrumental-Rational  Value-RationalTraditional

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?
EmotionalTraditional 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