Suppose You Adopt a Weberian Stance on Religion for a Debate

question 105

Multiple Choice

Suppose you adopt a Weberian stance on religion for a debate in class.Which of the following arguments are you most likely to make?

• A)Religion could be a catalyst to producing social change.
• B)Religion retards social change.
• C)Religion serves no function in society.
• D)Religion may serve either a priestly or a prophetic function.

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Definitions:

Act Consequentialists

A branch of consequentialism focusing on the consequences of individual actions rather than general rules.

Moral Rules

Fundamental principles that govern behavior, considered right and essential by a culture or society, often reflecting shared values, ethics, and expectations for personal conduct.

Rule Consequentialism

An ethical theory that posits the morality of an action depends on the consequences of the rules that would be established by following or endorsing that action.

General Rules

Broad, overarching principles or guidelines that govern behavior or actions in various scenarios.