Maximilian Carl Emil Weber was a German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist who was one of the central figures in the development of sociology and the social sciences more generally. His ideas continue to … See more

Weber's sociology treated social action as its central focus. He also interpreted it as having been an important part of the field's scientific nature. He divided social action into the four categories of affectional, traditional, instrumental, and value-rational action See more

Weber was strongly influenced by German idealism, particularly by neo-Kantianism. He was exposed to it by Heinrich Rickert, who was his … See more

• Sociology of law
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Rationalisation
Rationalisation and the question of individual freedom in an increasingly rational society, was a central theme in Weber's scholarship. This theme was situated in the larger context of the relationship between See more

Weber's most influential work was on economic sociology, political sociology, and the sociology of religion. Along with Karl Marx See more

1. ^ Kaesler 2014, pp. 22, 144–145; Kim 2022; Radkau 2009, p. 5.
2. ^ Kaelber 2003, p. 38; Radkau 2009, p. 11; Kaesler 2014, pp. … See more