Which of the following examples is closest to how Weber understood the relationship between beliefs and action?

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Weber believed that beliefs could shape action, as seen in the example of early Protestants who believed in an afterlife and therefore worked hard to accumulate wealth as a sign of their salvation. Option A is a Marxist view and option C emphasizes class relationships over beliefs. Option D seems to be suggesting the opposite relationship, in which beliefs are a result of action rather than a motivation for it. Option E downplays the role of beliefs in shaping actions. Weber believed that beliefs could shape behavior and that religious beliefs, such as the Protestant belief in an afterlife, could have a significant impact on social action. Option A is a Marxist perspective, Option C is a materialist perspective, Option D is a Social Darwinist perspective, and Option E ignores the role of beliefs in social action.

Which of the Following Examples Is Closest to How Weber