Weber and the persistence of religion : social theory, capitalism and the sublime / Joseph W.H. Lough.

Taking Weber's interpretations of capitalism and religion, this intriguing book re-examines a wide range of classical and contemporary texts to help explain the character of religion and spirituality in mature capitalist societies.

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Author: Lough, Joseph W. H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2006.
Series:Routledge advances in sociology ; 20.
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Table of Contents:
  • Halftitle: Weber and the Persistence of Religion; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction: contemporary religion; 2 The retreat of ultimate and sublime values; 3 Disembodiment and the sublime: the birth of modern religion; 4 The 'spirit' of capitalism; 5 The hiatus irrationalis; 6 The prophetic pneuma; 7 The 'community unto death'; 8 The body of religion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.