Weber's Daoism: A failure of orthodoxy
Journal article
Barbalet, Jack. (2014). Weber's Daoism: A failure of orthodoxy. Journal of Classical Sociology. 14(3), pp. 284 - 301. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468795X13494132
Authors | Barbalet, Jack |
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Abstract | The paper fills a gap in the discussion of The Religion of China by focusing on Weber’s treatment of Daoism. First, it presents an examination of Weber’s use of sources in his construction of Daoism and his location of mysticism and religion in the early Daoist text Daodejing. Second, his treatment of Daoism – and Confucianism – within the orthodox/heterodox framework is examined and shown to be a European projection inadequate for understanding Chinese state practices. Finally, it is shown that Weber’s approach prevents appreciation of the contribution of Daoist thought to a Chinese entrepreneurial spirit. By reformulating Weber’s argument concerning culture and economy, this important and neglected aspect of Daoism is highlighted. |
Keywords | Daoism; entrepreneurship; Laozi; orthodoxy; orthopraxy |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Classical Sociology |
Journal citation | 14 (3), pp. 284 - 301 |
Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN | 1468-795X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1468795X13494132 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84907163941 |
Page range | 284 - 301 |
Research Group | Institute for Religion, Politics, and Society |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/892x8/weber-s-daoism-a-failure-of-orthodoxy
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