4/18/15
LEH 355
Weber
Whoever wants to engage in politics at all, and especially in politics as a vocation, has to realize these ethical paradoxes. He must know that he is responsible for what he may become of himself under the impact of these paradoxes. I repeat, he lets himself in for the diabolic forces lurking in all violence. The great virtuosi of acosmic love of humanity and goodness whether stemming from Nazareth or Assisi or from Indian royal castles, have not operated with the political means of violence. Their kingdom was ‘not of this world’ and yet they worked and still work in this world. The figures of Platon Karatajev and the saints of Dostoievski still remain their most adequate reconstructions. He who seeks the salvation of the soul of his own and of others, should not seek it along the avenue of politics, for the quite different tasks of politics can only be solved by violence [italics added]. The genius or demon of politics lives in an inner tension with the god of love, as well as with the Christian God as expressed by the church. This tension can at any time lead to an irreconcilable conflict. (pp. 125-26)
I personally believe that Weber was trying to imply
that politics is a highly complex practice that is utilized to influence
others. He is implying that that it can be highly effective when combined with
religion because it strengthens the believe behind it. Weber also talks about how politics is
influenced by religion, culture, and socialism. Many things can influence
politicians to argue different perspectives but the most influential drive that
influences politicians is the economics. In the beginning of the expert, he
talks about how some individuals might underestimate the intense nature of
politics, the start pursuing the practice with an unclear understanding and end
up suffering greatly. Weber clearly states that the nature of politics requires
its followers to crush the opponent without even feeling an ounce of sympathy
or empathy. Lastly he talks about religion and from my understanding, it is
referring to the famous prosing work ethic implies that capitalism and Christianity
are highly similar.
The main reason why I chose this particular article was because I feel
like people should know the intensity politics. A lot of congressman and
individuals pursue the art of politics but do not realize that it could
literally ruin their lives. There have been many occasions where two
politicians battle each other in a political race for office and end up ruining
their image. When opposite parties clash and it ended then she will raise in a
candidates you raised they reveal all of each other secrets and in many cases
those secrets and the end of ruining their career.
Another important aspect that Weber discusses that caught my attention
was when he implied that many political parties utilize religion to grasp the
public's attention. They set a specific target of people and use some tactics used
in religion to gain votes. Although it was not directly implied, many politicians
compare capitalism with religion to deliver their discussion. Many individuals
state that in the capitalist world, anyone that works hard can be successful
and in many religious believes, it is said that if a person is a hard worker,
then he/she will be entitled to many great things
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