Max Weber Part 2 Cartes | Quizlet

What does 'verstehen' mean in Weber's sociology?

Understanding

What must sociologists do according to Weber?

Explain causes and understand the meanings people give to their actions.

How does Weber's view of social action differ from Marx's?

Weber believes actions are meaningful and intentional, while Marx argues that economic structures determine actions.

What is the difference between Macht and Herrschaft?

Macht refers to raw power, while Herrschaft refers to legitimate authority where people willingly obey.

What are the four types of social action identified by Weber?

1. Rational - goal-oriented, 2. Rational - value-oriented, 3. Traditional, 4. Affectual.

What are the three types of legitimate domination according to Weber?

1. Traditional, 2. Charismatic, 3. Legal-rational.

What happens to charisma after a charismatic leader dies?

Followers create rituals, institutions, and rules to preserve the authority structure.

What does Weber mean by the 'disenchantment of the world'?

Modern society becomes less magical, more rational, bureaucratic, and rule-based.

What is the 'iron cage' in Weber's sociology?

A metaphor for people being trapped in systems of rules, leading to less emotion and meaning.

What is the impact of modern bureaucracy on individuals according to Weber?

It creates a calculated environment where everything becomes rule-based.

What is the significance of understanding meanings in social actions?

It allows sociologists to grasp the intentionality behind actions rather than just their causes.

How does Weber's approach to sociology contrast with Durkheim's?

Weber focuses on individual meanings and intentions, while Durkheim emphasizes society's external constraints on individuals.

What does Weber suggest about the role of emotions in modern society?

Emotions are diminished as society becomes more bureaucratic and rule-oriented.

What is the process of routinization in charismatic authority?

It is the establishment of rituals and institutions to maintain authority after a charismatic leader's death.