Max Weber and Postmodern Theory

Rationalization versus Re-enchantment

N. Gane

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English

Palgrave
19 May 2004

Philosophy; Cultural studies; Social theory

This book explores the contemporary nature of Max Weber's work by looking in detail at his key concepts of rationalization and disenchantment. Thematic parallels are drawn between Weber's rationalization thesis and the critiques of contemporary culture developed by Jean Francois Lyotard, Michel Foucault and Jean Baudrillard. It is suggested that these three 'postmoden' thinkers develop and respond to Weber's analysis of modernity by pursuing radical strategies of affirmation and re enchantment. Examining the work of these three key thinkers in this way casts new light both on postmodern theory and on Weber's sociology of rationalization.

By: N. Gane
Imprint: Palgrave
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 267g
ISBN: 9781403941169
ISBN 10: 1403941165
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 19 May 2004
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction PART I: MAX WEBER'S THEORY AND CRITIQUE OF RATIONALIZATION Rationalization and Disenchantment, I: From the Origins of Religion to the Death of God Rationalization and Disenchantment, II: The Differentiation and De-differentiation of Modern Culture The Value of Instrumental Reason: 'Science as a Vocation' The Ethical Irrationality of the World: 'Politics as a Vocation' PART II: WEBER AND POSTMODERN THEORY: LYOTARD, FOUCAULT AND BAUDRILLARD Intermediate Reflection Weber, Lyotard and the Aesthetic Sphere Weber, Foucault and the Political Sphere Weber, Baudrillard and the Erotic Sphere Conclusion Notes Bibliography

Reviews for Max Weber and Postmodern Theory: Rationalization versus Re-enchantment

Gane's book raises important questions, and fleshes out the strengths and limits of Weber's ideas in a way that has not been possible within the framework of traditional readings. --Isher-Paul Sahni, Journal of Classical Sociolog y<br>