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Max Weber
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According to Weber, what characterizes the "Spirit of Capitalism"?
Rationalization, efficiency, and reinvestment of profits
Total state control over the economy
Greed and the desire to get rich at any cost
The rejection of work and the pursuit of pleasure
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Which of the following concepts is central to Weber’s theory?
The process of rationalization
The dictatorship of the proletariat
Economic anarchy
The inevitability of socialism
3
Which of Weber’s works analyzes the relationship between religion and capitalism?
The Communist Manifesto
The Spirit of Socialism
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Capitalism and Religion: A European History
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What does the "Iron Cage" represent in Weber’s theory?
Wealth becomes the ultimate goal, not a divine calling
The Industrial Revolution and its positive effects
The rise of spirituality in modern society
The dominance of the proletariat over the bourgeoisie
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Why did Weber believe Calvinism encouraged capitalism?
Because Calvinists saw economic success as a sign of divine favor
Because Calvinists opposed private property
Because Calvinists believed wealth should only be used for charity
Because Calvinism taught that money should not be accumulated
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According to Weber, which religion played a key role in the rise of capitalism?
Buddhism
Catholicism
Hinduism
Calvinism
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Who was Max Weber?
A German sociologist and economist
An 18th-century liberal theorist
A communist political leader
A Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC
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What does "disenchantment of the world" mean in Weber's theory?
The loss of magical and religious beliefs in modern society
The rise of spirituality and religious faith
A return to ancient traditions and myths
The collapse of capitalism and the rise of socialism
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Which statement best represents Weber’s view on capitalism?
Capitalism is influenced by cultural and religious factors
Society will inevitably move towards communism
Capitalism is determined solely by the means of production
Religion has no impact on economic changes
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What is the "Protestant Ethic" according to Weber?
The mandatory donation of all profits to the Church
The obligation to pray before any economic activity
The total rejection of material wealth
A disciplined work ethic, focus on labor, and reinvestment of profits
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What is the main difference between Weber and Marx?
Weber supported communism, while Marx was a capitalist
Weber saw capitalism as a natural and unchangeable system
Weber believed in class struggle more than Marx
Weber: ideas & culture, Marx: economy
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How does secularization relate to Weber's theories?
It means that religion has become more dominant in capitalism
It refers to the rejection of capitalism in religious communities
It describes the increasing power of religious institutions
It refers to the decline of religious influence in modern society
