Max Weber (sociologist)

Max Weber was a sociologist who studied how societies organize themselves and how authority and power function within them. He introduced the idea that social action—how individuals behave based on their meanings and intentions—shapes society. Weber also analyzed different types of authority, such as traditional, charismatic, and rational-legal, explaining how they legitimize power. His work helped understand the development of modern capitalism, bureaucracy, and religion’s role in society. Overall, Weber sought to explain the reasons behind social behaviors and institutions, emphasizing the importance of understanding individuals’ perspectives within social structures.