social action theories Flashcards
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weber
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level of cause - explaining the objective structural factors that shape people’s behaviours
level of meaning - understanding the subjective meanings that humans attach to their understanding
this can be seen in his study of Calvinism - at a level of cause the protestant reformation introduced a new belief system this changed peoples world views which led to changes in their behaviour - calvism promoted a work ethic that brought the rise of capitalism
at a level of meaning - work took a religious meaning for the Calvinists which motivated them to work
