Question

one of the \founding fathers\ of sociology was interested in how government related to society and how religion related to economics. which person had a particular passion for these ideas?
max weber
emile durkheim
karl marx
talcott parsons

Explanation:

Max Weber, a founding father of sociology, explored the relationships between government and society, and religion and economics (e.g., his work on the Protestant ethic and capitalism). Emile Durkheim focused on social solidarity and functionalism. Karl Marx emphasized class struggle and economic systems' impact on society but less on religion - society relations in the same Weberian focus. Talcott Parsons was a structural - functionalist focusing on social systems' equilibrium. So Max Weber is the correct choice.

Answer:

Max Weber