Max Weber
German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist (1864–1920).
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Max Weber was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist. Born on 21 April 1864 in Erfurt, Weber died on 14 June 1920 in Munich at the age of 56.
Notable works include The "Objectivity" of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and The Economic Ethics of the World Religions. Weber studied at Heidelberg University and University of Göttingen.
With a Wikipedia article in 172 languages, Max Weber is No. 2,593 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 April 1864, Erfurt
- Died
- 14 June 1920, Munich (aged 56)
- Country
- Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as
- Jurist, economist, sociologist
- Field
- Science
- Party
- National-Social Association, Progressive People's Party
- Education
- Heidelberg University, University of Göttingen
- Languages
- German, Russian, English, Italian
- Wikipedia editions
- 172
Did you know
Lived to 56.
Shares a birthday with Elizabeth II and Charlotte Brontë.
One of 27 people in the Index born in Erfurt, with Clemens Fritz.
Has a Wikipedia article in 172 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherMax Weber
- MotherHelene Sarah Julie Fallenstein
- SpouseMarianne Weber
- SiblingAlfred Weber
- SiblingKarl Weber
2 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- The "Objectivity" of Knowledge in Social Science and Social Policy
- The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
- The Economic Ethics of the World Religions
- The Religion of China
- The Religion of India
- Ancient Judaism
- Science as a Vocation
- Politics as a Vocation
- General Economic History
- Economy and Society
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