1st Edition

An Analysis of Max Weber's Politics as a Vocation

By Tom McClean, Jason Xidias, William Brett Copyright 2017
114 Pages
by Macat Library

114 Pages
by Macat Library

114 Pages
by Macat Library

German sociologist Max Weber’s 1919 lecture Politics as a V ocation is widely regarded as a masterpiece of political theory and sociology. Its central strength lies in Weber’s deployment of masterful interpretative skills to power his discussion of modern politics. Interpretation involves understanding both the meaning of evidence and the meaning of terms – questioning definitions, clarifying... Read more

Ways in to the Text 

Who was Max Weber? 

What does Politics as a Vocation Say? 

Why does Politics as a Vocation Matter? 

Section 1: Influences 

Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context 

Module 2: Academic Context 

Module 3: The Problem 

Module 4: The Author's Contribution 

Section 2: Ideas 

Module 5: Main Ideas 

Module 6: Secondary Ideas 

Module 7: Achievement 

Module 8: Place in the Author's Work 

Section 3: Impact 

Module 9: The First Responses 

Module 10: The Evolving Debate  

Module 11: Impact and Influence Today 

Module 12: Where Next? 

Glossary of Terms 

People Mentioned in the Text 

Works Cited

Biography

Dr Tom McClean received his PhD in politics from the London School of Economics, where he subsequently held a fellowship in Political Sociology. He currently works for the Uniting Centre for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Sydney, Australia.

Dr Jason Xidias has held positions at King’s College London and the University of California, Berkeley.

William Brett was a member of the Constitution Unit at University College London and is currently Head of Campaigns for the Electoral Reform Society.