“The capacity for the accomplishment of religious virtuosos the "intellectual sacrifice" is the decisive characteristic of the positively religious man. That this is so is shown by the fact that in spite of (or rather in consequence) of theology (which unveils it) the tension between the value-spheres of "science" and the sphere of "the holy" is unbridgeable.”
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From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology
This book compiles a selection of Max Weber's influential essays, which delve into the intricacies of social structures, cultural values, and the dynamics of social action. Weber's work is renowned for its depth and insight into the nature of modern societies and the role of individuals within them. more
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Max Weber
Max Weber was a German sociologist, political economist, and philosopher, a prominent figure in the social sciences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his work on modern social structures, religious sociology, and political sociology, Weber's theories have had a profound impact on the fields of sociology, politics, and economics. more
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Source: On the Methodology of the Social Sciences