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Course Introduction:
This course examines ideational genesis and evolution of the modern society,
particularly its major institutions. It is designed to provide for the students a deep
understanding of the modern political and economic systems. As the students read
and discuss important classical and contemporary works on the subject, it is hoped
that they become better able to understand the foundational principles of the
modern global order of things (i.e., the organizations of states, people, and goods)
and to probe the future possibilities open to us in the 21st century.
Course Requirements:
Those taking this course are required to read the materials thoroughly and
participate in the class actively.
a) Class participation ― 30%
b) Presentation, individual or group ― 30%
c) Exam.& Term Paper ― 40%
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*Alain Touraine, Critique of Modernity.
M. Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.
Schedule:
7. Ascetic Origin of Capitalist System and Luxury & Consumption: Week 10-11.
*M. Weber, The Protestant Ethics and Spirit of Capitalism.
*G. Bataille, The Accursed Shares.
W. Sombart, The Quintessence of Capitalism: A Study in the History and
Psychology of the Modern Businessmen.
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*G. Simmel, The Philosophy of Money.
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