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Max Weber's book *The City* was originally published in English.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source states that Max Weber's book *The City* was originally published in German, not English.
The City by Max Weber was first published in 1924.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to the provided information, Max Weber's book *The City* was first published posthumously in 1921.
Max Weber's work *The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism* was published before his work on *The Stock Exchange*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's *The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism* was published in 1905, while his work *The Stock Exchange* was published in 1896. Therefore, *The Stock Exchange* was published earlier.
Max Weber's work *Ancient Judaism* was one of his earliest published works.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's work *Ancient Judaism* was published in 1921. His earlier works include *Roman Agrarian History* (1891) and *The Stock Exchange* (1896).
Max Weber's lecture "Politics as a Vocation" was delivered in 1917.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber delivered the lecture 'Politics as a Vocation' in 1919, not 1917. The lecture 'Science as a Vocation' was delivered in 1917.
The English translation of *The City* by Max Weber became available in 1958.
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided text confirms that an English translation of Max Weber's book *The City* was made available in 1958.
*The Religion of China* was published in 1916.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's work *The Religion of China* was published in 1915, not 1916. *The Religion of India* was published in 1916.
Max Weber's book *Economy and Society* was published in 1922.
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided text confirms that Max Weber's comprehensive work *Economy and Society* was published in 1922.
The ISBN 0-02-934210-4 is associated with a German edition of *The City*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The ISBN 0-02-934210-4 is associated with the Free Press 1986 paperback edition of *The City*, not a German edition.
Max Weber's work *Roman Agrarian History and Its Significance for Public and Private Law* was published in 1889.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's work *Roman Agrarian History and Its Significance for Public and Private Law* was published in 1891, not 1889.
The essay "The Protestant Sects and the Spirit of Capitalism" was published by Max Weber in 1905.
Answer: False
Explanation: The essay 'The Protestant Sects and the Spirit of Capitalism' was published by Max Weber in 1904, alongside 'The 'Objectivity' of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy'.
Max Weber's work *Sociology of Religion* was published posthumously in 1921.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's work *Sociology of Religion* was published in 1920, not posthumously in 1921. *The City* was published posthumously in 1921.
Max Weber's 1892 publication focused on the history of trading companies in the Middle Ages.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's 1892 publication, *Condition of Farm Labour in Eastern Germany*, focused on the labor conditions of farm workers. His 1889 work, *Zur Geschichte der Handelsgesellschaften im Mittelalter*, focused on the history of trading companies in the Middle Ages.
The Domingues article discussing Max Weber's 'The City' is found in the journal *Critical Planning and Design*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Domingues article discussing Max Weber's 'The City' is found in the journal *Philosophy & Social Criticism*, not *Critical Planning and Design*. The latter journal published a chapter referencing *The City*.
Which of the following works by Max Weber was published posthumously?
Answer: The City
Explanation: Max Weber's book *The City* was published posthumously in 1921.
What is the original publication year for Max Weber's influential work, *The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism*?
Answer: 1905
Explanation: Max Weber's influential work, *The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism*, was originally published in 1905.
Which of these works by Max Weber deals with the economic ethics of world religions?
Answer: The Religion of China
Explanation: Max Weber's works *The Religion of China* (1915), *The Religion of India* (1916), and *Ancient Judaism* (1921) all deal with the economic ethics of world religions.
Which lecture did Max Weber deliver in 1919?
Answer: Politics as a Vocation
Explanation: Max Weber delivered the lecture 'Politics as a Vocation' in 1919.
Max Weber's book *The City* was incorporated into a larger work titled:
Answer: Economy and Society
Explanation: In 1924, Max Weber's book *The City* was incorporated into the larger work *Economy and Society*.
The ISBN 0-02-934210-4 is associated with which edition of Max Weber's *The City*?
Answer: The Free Press 1986 paperback edition
Explanation: The ISBN 0-02-934210-4 is associated with the Free Press 1986 paperback edition of Max Weber's *The City*.
Max Weber's 1889 book, *Zur Geschichte der Handelsgesellschaften im Mittelalter*, translates to English as:
Answer: On the History of Trading Companies in the Middle Ages
Explanation: Max Weber's 1889 book, *Zur Geschichte der Handelsgesellschaften im Mittelalter*, translates to English as 'On the History of Trading Companies in the Middle Ages'.
Which academic journal published the article "The City: Rationalization and freedom in Max Weber" by José Maurício Domingues?
Answer: Philosophy & Social Criticism
Explanation: The article "The City: Rationalization and freedom in Max Weber" by José Maurício Domingues was published in the journal *Philosophy & Social Criticism*.
Which of the following works by Max Weber was published in 1921?
Answer: Ancient Judaism
Explanation: Max Weber's work *Ancient Judaism* was published in 1921. Other works mentioned were published in different years, such as *Sociology of Religion* (1920) and *Economy and Society* (1922).
Max Weber's 1904 essay "The 'Objectivity' of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy" addresses:
Answer: The objectivity of knowledge in social science
Explanation: Max Weber's 1904 essay titled "The 'Objectivity' of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy" addresses the very topic of objectivity in knowledge within the social sciences.
Max Weber's 1892 publication, *Condition of Farm Labour in Eastern Germany*, focused on:
Answer: The labor conditions of farm workers
Explanation: Max Weber's 1892 publication, *Condition of Farm Labour in Eastern Germany*, focused on the labor conditions of farm workers in eastern Germany.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a work by Max Weber in the provided source?
Answer: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
Explanation: The provided source lists *The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism*, *Economy and Society*, and *The Stock Exchange* as works by Max Weber. *The Structure of Scientific Revolutions* is by Thomas Kuhn and is not mentioned.
The book *Critical Planning and Design*, which references Weber's *The City*, was published in which year?
Answer: 2022
Explanation: The book *Critical Planning and Design*, which includes a chapter referencing Max Weber's *The City*, was published in 2022.
Max Weber's work *The Stock Exchange* was published in which year?
Answer: 1896
Explanation: Max Weber's work *The Stock Exchange* was published in 1896.
Which of the following concepts is related to Max Weber's *The City* according to the 'See also' section?
Answer: Central place theory
Explanation: According to the 'See also' section, 'Central place theory' is a concept related to Max Weber's work *The City*.
Max Weber's lecture "Science as a Vocation" was delivered in:
Answer: 1917
Explanation: Max Weber delivered the lecture 'Science as a Vocation' in 1917.
What is the original language of Max Weber's book *The City*?
Answer: German
Explanation: The original language of Max Weber's book *The City* was German.
Which of Max Weber's works studied the economic ethics of ancient Jewish society?
Answer: Ancient Judaism
Explanation: Max Weber's work *Ancient Judaism*, published in 1921, studied the economic ethics of ancient Jewish society.
Max Weber's work *General Economic History* was published in which year?
Answer: 1923
Explanation: Max Weber's work *General Economic History* was published in 1923.
Max Weber identified only three types of social action in his sociological framework.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber identified four types of social action: Affectional, Traditional, Instrumental, and Value-rational action.
The concept of 'rationalisation' refers to the increasing dominance of calculation and efficiency in social life according to Max Weber.
Answer: True
Explanation: Max Weber defined 'rationalisation' as the increasing dominance of calculation, efficiency, and systematic processes in social life.
Max Weber's concept of the 'iron cage' suggests liberation from bureaucratic constraints.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's concept of the 'iron cage' describes the entrapment of individuals within systems of efficiency and bureaucracy, leading to a potential loss of personal freedom, not liberation.
The term 'disenchantment' describes the process where scientific explanations replace magical or religious ones in modern society, according to Weber.
Answer: True
Explanation: Max Weber used the term 'disenchantment' to describe the societal shift where scientific and rational explanations increasingly supplant magical or religious worldviews, diminishing the sense of wonder.
According to Max Weber's sociological framework, which of the following is NOT one of the identified types of social action?
Answer: Bureaucratic action
Explanation: Max Weber identified four types of social action: Affectional, Traditional, Instrumental, and Value-rational action. Bureaucratic action is not one of these primary types.
Max Weber's concept of 'rationalisation' primarily refers to:
Answer: The increasing dominance of calculation and efficiency in social life
Explanation: Max Weber's concept of 'rationalisation' primarily refers to the increasing dominance of calculation, efficiency, and systematic processes in social life.
What concept does Max Weber associate with being trapped in systems of efficiency and bureaucracy, potentially losing personal freedom?
Answer: The iron cage
Explanation: Max Weber associates the concept of the 'iron cage' with the state of being trapped in systems of efficiency and bureaucracy, potentially leading to a loss of personal freedom.
What does Max Weber mean by 'disenchantment' in modern society?
Answer: The supplanting of religious/magical explanations by scientific ones
Explanation: Max Weber meant 'disenchantment' to describe the process in modern society where scientific and rational explanations replace magical or religious ones, diminishing the sense of wonder.
The concept of 'Protestant work ethic', as theorized by Weber, contributed to:
Answer: The development of modern capitalism
Explanation: Max Weber theorized that the 'Protestant work ethic,' particularly certain Calvinist doctrines, fostered a disciplined approach to work that significantly contributed to the development of modern capitalism.
Max Weber's concept of 'Verstehen' involves an objective, detached analysis devoid of any interpretive understanding.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's concept of 'Verstehen' signifies an interpretive or empathetic understanding of social phenomena, focusing on grasping the subjective meanings behind actions, rather than a purely objective and detached analysis.
Max Weber's concept of 'value-freedom' advocates for the integration of personal values into sociological analysis.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's concept of 'value-freedom' emphasizes the separation of personal values and biases from sociological analysis to maintain objectivity.
The German term *Verstehen*, central to Weber's methodology, means:
Answer: Interpretive understanding
Explanation: The German term *Verstehen*, central to Weber's methodology, signifies an interpretive or empathetic understanding of social phenomena.
What is the significance of 'value-freedom' in Max Weber's sociological methodology?
Answer: It requires social scientists to separate personal values from analysis
Explanation: The significance of 'value-freedom' in Max Weber's methodology is that it requires social scientists to maintain objectivity by separating their personal values and biases from their analysis.
What is the primary meaning of 'ideal type' as a methodological tool used by Max Weber?
Answer: An analytical model exaggerating key characteristics
Explanation: As a methodological tool, an 'ideal type' for Max Weber is an analytical construct that exaggerates certain key characteristics of a social phenomenon to facilitate understanding of complex reality.
Max Weber's wife, Marianne Weber, is mentioned as a family member in the provided text.
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided text explicitly mentions Marianne Weber as a family member of Max Weber.
Max Weber's father was named Alfred Weber.
Answer: False
Explanation: The provided text mentions Max Weber's father as Max Weber Sr., and his brother as Alfred Weber. Therefore, his father was not Alfred Weber.
The German Democratic Party is listed as an organization related to Max Weber.
Answer: True
Explanation: The provided text lists the German Democratic Party as an organization related to Max Weber, suggesting his political involvement or influence.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a family member of Max Weber in the provided text?
Answer: Karl Weber
Explanation: The text mentions Max Weber Sr. (father), Alfred Weber (brother), and Marianne Weber (wife) as family members. Karl Weber is not listed.
Social Stratification and Authority
Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' includes only class and status.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' includes class, status, and party (political power).
Max Weber's classification of authority includes traditional, charismatic, and bureaucratic types.
Answer: False
Explanation: Max Weber's classification of authority includes traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal types. 'Bureaucratic' is often associated with rational-legal authority but is not the distinct third type in his primary typology.
What does Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' propose as the basis for social standing?
Answer: Class, status, and party
Explanation: Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' proposes that social standing is determined by class (economic position), status (social honor or prestige), and party (political power or influence).
Which of the following is a type of authority classified by Max Weber based on established laws and procedures?
Answer: Rational-legal authority
Explanation: Max Weber classified authority into three types: traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal. Rational-legal authority is based on established laws, rules, and procedures.
Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' posits that social standing is determined by class, status, and:
Answer: Party (political power)
Explanation: Max Weber's 'three-component theory of stratification' posits that social standing is determined by class, status, and party (political power).