ABSTRACT
M a x W e b e r is u n d o u b t e d l y one of the most fascinating and important social scientists of the last century. In this paper we will ask to what
*Helge Peukert is H ochschuldozent at the University of Erfurt, Germ any. He is presently w orking on heterodox foundations of econom ic theory. His research inter ests include fiscal sociology, econom ic history, institutional econom ics, and econom ic sociology. E-mail correspondence may be addressed to H elge.Peukert@ uni-erfurt.de.
