Maximilian Carl Emil Weber (/ ˈveɪbər /; German: [ˈveːbɐ]; [1] 21 April 1864 – 14 June 1920) 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 influence social theory and research.

Feb 11, 2025 · Max Weber, German sociologist and political economist best known for his thesis of the ‘Protestant ethic,’ relating Protestantism to capitalism, and for his ideas on bureaucracy. Learn about his life and works, his intellectual breadth, and his impact on the social sciences.

Feb 13, 2024 · Max Weber created his own theory of social stratification, defining social differences through three components: class, status, and power. Here, class is a person’s economic position based on both birth and individual achievement.

Aug 24, 2007 · Arguably the foremost social theorist of the twentieth century, Max Weber is known as a principal architect of modern social science along with Karl Marx and Émile Durkheim.

Jun 17, 2024 · Max Weber (1864-1920) is one of the founders of modern sociology. He is best known for his work on symbolic interaction, modern capitalism, and the protestant work ethic.

Apr 2, 2014 · Max Weber was a 19th-century German sociologist and one of the founders of modern sociology. He wrote 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' in 1905.

Max Weber, a towering figure in the realm of sociology, was born on April 21, 1864, in Erfurt, Prussia, within the German Empire. The eldest of eight children, he grew up in a family characterized by strong intellectual and political influences.

Dec 31, 2024 · Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German sociologist, philosopher, jurist, and political economist. He is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of sociology, alongside Karl Marx and Émile Durkheim.

Aug 12, 2019 · Karl Emil Maximilian "Max" Weber, one of the founding thinkers of sociology, died at the young age of 56. Though his life was short, his influence has been long and thrives today. To honor his life, we've assembled this tribute to his work and its lasting importance to sociology.

Jan 30, 2025 · Max Weber (1864-1920) was a pivotal figure in the development of sociology, known for his influential work, 'The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism.'