Ringer, F
Max Weber: An Intellectual Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226720050
- author:
- Ringer, F
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 14.8 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Max Weber: A Comprehensive Introduction to His Thought Fritz Ringer's biography offers a searching work that locates Weber in his historical context, relating his ideas to the controversies and politics of his day. This intellectual biography provides a concise and incisive look at the man behind the thought. Weber's methodology exposed the flaws and solidified the foundations of the German historical tradition, while his most famous essay uncovered the psychological underpinnings of capitalism and modern occupational life. Ringer considers Weber's importance to contemporary life, discussing his insights into the limits of scholarly research and the future of Western capitalist societies. A vital aspect of Weber's thought remains relevant today: his ethic of responsibility. This biography provides a masterful exploration of Max Weber's personality and intellectual legacy, making it an essential read for students and newcomers alike.
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