18 Questions
What is the central concept of capitalism that involves investing capital to create more goods and profit?
Investment
Which social institution significantly influences economic development?
Religion
How are social forces related to religion, according to the text?
They always influence religious institutions
What is the importance of unraveling interconnections between religion and other societal aspects?
It reveals the influence of religion on society
In traditional societies, where does religion usually play a central role?
In social life
What does education involve according to the text?
Both formal and informal learning institutions
What distinguishes the sacred realm in every society from the profane?
Presence of the supernatural
Which religions mentioned in the text had no conception of the supernatural?
Early Buddhism and Confucianism
How does studying religion sociologically enable researchers to view its relationship with other institutions?
Through understanding its public character
What is emphasized as the important aspect of religion in relation to power and politics?
Its public character
What kind of movements have historically emerged due to religion's relationship with power?
Anti-caste movements and movements against gender discrimination
In what way does sociology find interest in examining the relationship between political and religious spheres?
Wide sense of looking at power
According to Max Weber's work, how did Calvinism influence the emergence of capitalism?
By emphasizing that work should be done for the glory of God
What was the significance of predestination in Calvinism?
It determined whether one will go to heaven or hell
How did Calvinists interpret success in one's profession?
As a sign of God's happiness
What role did investment play according to Calvinist ethics?
Became something like a holy creed
How did the Calvinists view money earned from work?
Not to be used for worldly consumption
What did the Calvinists believe about signs of God’s will in this world?
They sought signs through their occupations
Explore the sociological perspective on religion, focusing on the sacred realm distinguished from the profane in every society. Learn about the concept of the supernatural and how it is associated with sacred places and objects.
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