Monday, October 7, 2024

Weber - Rationalization

 


Weber: Rationalization. Questions and Debate


  1. Explain the notion of Bureaucracy. Why does Weber 

relate it to Dehumanization and Alienation?

  1. Explain the notion of Instrumental rationality. 

  2. Explain the notion of Substantive rationality. Why does 

Weber speak about the tension between instrumental 

rationality and Substantial rationality?

  1. Explain the Weberian notion of Iron cage. Do you 

perceive an iron cage around yourself?

  1. What is Economic Rationalization?

  2. What is the Weberian Cultural shift? 

  3. How do these concepts relate to political 

structures, according to Weber?


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