The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism
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The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism is a seminal sociological study by Max Weber that analyzes the religious and social structures of Hinduism and Buddhism and their impact on Indian society and economic development.
All labels observed (2)
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| The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism canonical | 2 |
| The Religion of India | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism Context triple: [Max Weber, notableWork, The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism]
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The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism
"The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism" is a work by Indian nationalist and social reformer Bipin Chandra Pal that explores Hindu religious thought in relation to modern ideas and spiritual renewal.
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Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life
"Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life" is a concise, accessible exposition of Hindu philosophy, ethics, and religious practice written for modern readers.
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C.
United States of America: A Hindu’s Impressions and a Study
"United States of America: A Hindu’s Impressions and a Study" is a reflective travelogue and socio-political commentary on early 20th-century America written from the perspective of Indian nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai.
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D.
The Foundations of Indian Culture
The Foundations of Indian Culture is a seminal work of cultural and philosophical criticism by Sri Aurobindo that analyzes the spiritual, artistic, and intellectual bases of Indian civilization and defends its enduring value.
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E.
An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism Target entity description: The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism is a seminal sociological study by Max Weber that analyzes the religious and social structures of Hinduism and Buddhism and their impact on Indian society and economic development.
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A.
The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism
"The New Spirit and Studies in Hinduism" is a work by Indian nationalist and social reformer Bipin Chandra Pal that explores Hindu religious thought in relation to modern ideas and spiritual renewal.
-
B.
Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life
"Hinduism: Doctrine and Way of Life" is a concise, accessible exposition of Hindu philosophy, ethics, and religious practice written for modern readers.
-
C.
United States of America: A Hindu’s Impressions and a Study
"United States of America: A Hindu’s Impressions and a Study" is a reflective travelogue and socio-political commentary on early 20th-century America written from the perspective of Indian nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai.
-
D.
The Foundations of Indian Culture
The Foundations of Indian Culture is a seminal work of cultural and philosophical criticism by Sri Aurobindo that analyzes the spiritual, artistic, and intellectual bases of Indian civilization and defends its enduring value.
-
E.
An Analysis of Religious Belief
An Analysis of Religious Belief is a 19th-century work of religious criticism by John Russell, Viscount Amberley, examining the origins, validity, and social impact of religious doctrines.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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sociological study ⓘ |
| academicField | classical sociological theory ⓘ |
| aimsTo | explain why modern capitalism did not develop in India as in the West ⓘ |
| analyzes |
relationship between religion and economic behavior
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relationship between religion and social stratification ⓘ |
| author | Max Weber ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| discipline |
economic sociology
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religious studies ⓘ sociology ⓘ |
| examines |
caste system in India
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impact of Buddhism on Indian social order ⓘ impact of Hinduism on caste ⓘ obstacles to development of modern capitalism in India ⓘ religious ethics and economic action ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
religious structures of Buddhism
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religious structures of Hinduism ⓘ social structures in India ⓘ |
| genre | academic non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasTranslation |
English
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other languages ⓘ |
| historicalScope |
classical Hindu and Buddhist periods
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pre-modern India ⓘ |
| influenced |
comparative religion research
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debates on religion and capitalism ⓘ later studies in sociology of religion ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
caste and social stratification
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religious ethics ⓘ salvation religions ⓘ world-rejecting and world-affirming religions ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Buddhism
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Hinduism ⓘ Indian society ⓘ economic development ⓘ sociology of religion ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| partOf | Max Weber's comparative study of world religions ⓘ |
| perspective |
comparative
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macro-sociological ⓘ |
| publisher | various academic publishers in translation ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Ancient Judaism
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism ⓘ The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism ⓘ |
| setIn | India ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework |
Weberian sociology
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comparative historical analysis ⓘ |
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Subject: The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism Description of subject: The Religion of India: The Sociology of Hinduism and Buddhism is a seminal sociological study by Max Weber that analyzes the religious and social structures of Hinduism and Buddhism and their impact on Indian society and economic development.
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The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism
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