Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-366) and index.
I. Truth, Power, and Ethics: Max Weber's Political-Philosophical Profile. 1. Activity and Renunciation: Max Weber on Science and Politics as Vocations. 2. Conviction and Responsibility: Max Weber on Ethics -- II. Religion, Economy, and Politics: Max Weber's Historical-Sociological Profile. 3. Hindrances to Modernity: Max Weber on Islam. 4. The Emergence of Modernity: Max Weber on Western Christianity -- Epilogue: Action, Order, and Culture.