Final: Weber

Question 1

What is formal rationality?

Answer 1

• matter of fact

- the degree to which conduct is organized according to rationally calculable principles

Question 2

What is substantive rationality?

Answer 2

• matter of value

- the value of ends or results

Question 3

What is the rationality of capitalism?

Answer 3

• purely formal

- iron cage

Question 4

In what way can capitalism be seen as rational?

Answer 4

-if we define capitalism through formal rationality

Question 5

What is the iron cage?

Answer 5

-the iron cage of capitalism is the morally disabling aspects of it

Question 6

What is rationalization and what does it tell us?

Answer 6

• morally and politically problematic development
• capitalism is both morally enabling and disabling
• there is a perpetual tension between formal rationality and substantive rationality

Question 7

How is capitalism morally enabling?

Answer 7

-formal and impersonal practices increase efficiency in achieving something

Question 8

How is capitalism morally disabling?

Answer 8

-hinders individuals from leading meaningful and autonomous lives