Max Weber – A Political Philosopher

In this paper the author begins by considering the ?science of meaning?. Much emphasis is given to two works of Max Weber, ?Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism? and ?Science as a Vocation?, and his theories on capitalism, religion and education. The paper also examines theories of Foucault, Arendt and Rubenstein. The author concludes with the assertion that political decisions infringe on human rights and suggests that the link between the two can often be overlooked.

From the paper:

?When discussing religious affiliations and social stratification, Weber notes that various members of the society perform better. He says that if the occupational statistics of Europe are observed, it becomes apparent that invariably, protestants are the ones who hold higher positions in the society, ?business leaders and owners of capital, as well as the higher grades of skilled labour, and even more the higher technically and commercially trained personnel of modern enterprises, are overwhelmingly Protestant.

? A relationship is established between the character of the Protestant members of the society and capitalism.?