Introduction on Power and Authority In the study of sociology, few thinkers have had as enduring an influence as Max Weber. As one of the founding figures of modern social science, Weber sought to understand the dynamics of society through the lens of social action, culture, economy, and politics. Among his many theoretical contributions, his … Read more
Introduction Among the classics of sociology, Max Weber’s The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1905) stands as a landmark in understanding the relationship between religion, culture, and economic life. While Karl Marx emphasized material conditions and economic structures in shaping society, Weber took a different route: he sought to understand how ideas, beliefs, … Read more
Introduction on Social Action and Authority Max Weber, one of the founding fathers of sociology, occupies a distinct place in social thought for his systematic analysis of modern society. Unlike Karl Marx, who emphasized economic structures, or Émile Durkheim, who highlighted social facts, Weber placed individual meaning and action at the center of sociological inquiry. … Read more
Sociology, as a scientific discipline, seeks to understand the complexity of social reality. Yet, social reality is too vast, diverse, and dynamic to be captured directly in its totality. To make sense of it, sociologists require conceptual tools that can reduce complexity without distorting meaning. One such profound methodological tool is the “Ideal Type” introduced … Read more
Introduction on Theory of Bureaucracy and Social Organization Max Weber (1864–1920), a founding figure in sociology, made significant contributions to understanding modern social structures, particularly through his theory of bureaucracy. His analysis of bureaucracy is embedded in his broader work on rationalization, authority, and social organization. Weber viewed bureaucracy as the most efficient and rational … Read more