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Note: More often than not, theoretical idealism contributes to developing hypothesis for actual real experimentation. Especially in social issues and organization.
I conjecture that even Karl Marx based his construct on abstract concept, save this simple equation that could not encompass the field of economics.
Max Weber was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist who lived from 1864 to 1920. He was one of the most important social theorists of the 20th century, and his ideas have had a profound influence on a wide range of fields, including sociology, political science, economics, and management theory.
Max Weber was born on April 21, 1864, in Erfurt, Germany. His father was a prominent politician and civil servant, and his mother was a devout Calvinist.
Max Weber was born into a Protestant family and was raised in a religious household. Weber was the oldest of eight children. He was an excellent student, and he excelled in both the humanities and the sciences.
Weber began his career as a scholar in the late 1880s. He studied law, economics, and history at the universities of Heidelberg, Berlin, and Göttingen. He then went on to teach at a number of universities in Germany, including the University of Berlin and the University of Munich.
He published a number of influential books and articles during this time, including The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) and Economy and Society (1922).
1. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism: In this book, Weber argues that the Protestant work ethic was a key factor in the development of capitalism. He believed that the Calvinist doctrine of predestination led to a focus on hard work, thrift, and self-discipline, which in turn contributed to the rise of capitalism.
2. Bureaucracy: Weber’s theory of bureaucracy argues that large organizations are best managed through a hierarchical system of rules and procedures. He believed that this system was efficient and effective, but also had the potential to become rigid and inflexible.
3. Social Action: Weber’s theory of social action argues that individuals are motivated by a variety of factors, including tradition, emotion, and rational calculation. He believed that understanding these motivations was key to understanding social behavior.
4. Ideal Types: Weber’s concept of the ideal type is a theoretical construct used to better understand complex social phenomena. It involves creating an abstract model of a particular phenomenon, which can then be used to compare and contrast real-world examples.
5. Verstehen: Weber’s theory of verstehen argues that social scientists must understand the subjective meanings that individuals attach to their actions in order to truly understand social behavior. He believed that this understanding could only be achieved through empathetic observation and interpretation
Weber is best known for his work on the sociology of religion and the concept of the “ideal type.” He argued that religion played an important role in the development of capitalism, and that Protestantism, in particular, was a key factor in the rise of modern capitalism.
He developed the concept of the “ideal type,” which is a theoretical construct used to better understand complex social phenomena.
1. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905)
2. The Theory of Social and Economic Organization (1922)
3. Economy and Society (1922)
4. Ancient Judaism (1917)
5. The Religion of China: Confucianism and Taoism (1915)
6. The Methodology of the Social Sciences (1904)
7. General Economic History (1923)
8. The Sociology of Religion (1920)
9. The City (1921)
10. The Sociology of Law (1913)
Max Weber died on June 14, 1920, at the age of 56, due to pneumonia and complications from a stroke. Despite his relatively short career, Weber’s work had a profound impact on the social sciences and continues to be influential today.
His ideas on bureaucracy, social action, and the relationship between religion and capitalism are still widely studied and debated. Weber’s work also helped to establish sociology as a distinct academic discipline.
He is widely regarded as one of the most important social theorists of the 20th century, and his work has been translated into many languages and continues to be studied around the world.
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