How Did Both Durkheim and Weber See Modern Civilization as a Mixed

question 52

Multiple Choice

How did both Durkheim and Weber see modern civilization as a mixed blessing to society?

• A)They both admired the achievement of the sciences,but felt that the weakening of collective beliefs made it difficult to find meaning in life.
• B)They both felt that the rise of science was counterproductive and argued for a return to preindustrial customs and beliefs.
• C)They longed for the emergence of a charismatic "super-man" who would use science to provide wide-ranging and easy solutions to common problems.
• D)They were both optimistic that the achievements of rationalism would provide modern men and women with common values and companionship.
• E)They felt that changes in technology increased anxiety,but also immersed modern citizens in material abundance.

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