Question

Who believed that religion is a precipitator of social change?

• A. Karl Marx
• B. Max Weber
• C. Auguste Comte
• D. Emile Durkheim

Hint:

Weber emphasized the role of religion in fostering social change, particularly through Protestant ethics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Max Weber argued that religion could act as a catalyst for social change. His famous work, \textit{The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism}, showed how Protestant values, such as hard work and thrift, facilitated the rise of capitalism in Europe. Weber believed religion could inspire social transformation. \[ \boxed{\text{Max Weber (Option B)}} \]