Paradoxes of Modernity : Culture and Conduct in the Theory of Max Weber

Introduction Part I. Truth, Power, and Ethics: Max Weber's Political-Philosophical Profile: 1. Activity and renunciation: Max Weber on science and politics as vocations 2. Conviction and responsiblity: Max Weber on ethics Part II. Religion, Economy, and Politics: Max Weber's Historical-Sociological Profile 3. Hindrances to modernity: Max Weber on Islam 4. Hindrances to modernity: Max Weber on Western Christianity Epilogue: action, order and culture Notes Bibliography Index.