Max Weber
John P. Diggins
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Max Weber
Published
1996
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
334
ISBN-10
0465017509
Description
Ever since World War II, Max Weber has been regarded as a monument to the most conservative and conventional orthodoxies of the social science establishment. Despite the fact that many of Weber's books, foremost among them, Economy and Society and The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, are classics and continue to be read, there has never been a single-volume treatment of Weber's life and thought in English. In reversing this critical neglect, John Patrick Diggins challenges Weber's iconic status and in the process uncovers another side of Weber: one influenced by Nietzsche, one whose deep belief in individualism bound him close to the Emersonian tradition in America, one with a Lincoln-like sense of history as tragedy, and one with a sober sense of the responsibilities of the state. Diggins brilliantly connects the critical moments of Weber's life - and in particular, his experience of America - to his most enduring ideas on power, capitalism, bureaucracy, and science. He argues that Weber's emphasis on such topics as rapaciousness, hypocrisy, and deception makes his work timelier than ever in helping to illuminate the dilemmas of modern American politics.
The Story of Philosophy
The Problems of Philosophy
Jenseits von Gut und Böse
The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
Ἀπολογία Σωκράτους
Tractatus logico-philosophicus
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Max Weber?
This edition of Max Weber has approximately 334 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Max Weber?
For most readers, Max Weber typically takes between 6h 58m and 4h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,500 words
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What is the word count of Max Weber?
The estimated word count for Max Weber is approximately 83,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Max Weber?
Max Weber was written by John P. Diggins.
When was Max Weber published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.