Economic Ethics of World Religions and Disenchantment
막스 베버의 세계종교의 경제윤리와 탈주술화
A comparative sociological and religious studies magnum opus analyzing how diverse religious soteriologies across world civilizations shaped economic rationalities and the trajectory of secular disenchantment (*Entzauberung*).
| Field | Religious Studies · Sociology |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Macro · Structures & Institutions |
| Paradigm | Interpretivism Idealism |
| Key figures | 👤 Max Weber (막스 베버) |
| Year | 1915 |
Key Claims
Max Weber expanded his thesis beyond The Protestant Ethic by examining China (Confucianism/Daoism), India (Hinduism/Buddhism), and Ancient Judaism. He demonstrated that varying soteriological promises determined the degree of rationalization and the ‘disenchantment of the world’ (Entzauberung), shaping global economic trajectories.
Further Reading
- Weber, M. (1915–1920). Die Wirtschaftsethik der Weltreligionen. (English: The Religion of China, The Religion of India, Ancient Judaism, Free Press).
Related theories 2개
A foundational theoretical framework in sociology addressing The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism at the macro level of analysis.
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