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“One can say that three pre-eminent qualities are decisive for the politician: passion, a feeling of responsibility, and a sense of proportion.”

Quote by Max Weber

Book:From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

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From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

This book compiles a selection of Max Weber's influential essays, which delve into the intricacies of social structures, cultural values, and the dynamics of social action. Weber's work is renowned for its depth and insight into the nature of modern societies and the role of individuals within them. more

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Max Weber was a German sociologist, political economist, and philosopher, a prominent figure in the social sciences in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his work on modern social structures, religious sociology, and political sociology, Weber's theories have had a profound impact on the fields of sociology, politics, and economics. more

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Book:From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

Source: From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

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Book:From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

Source: From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

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Book:From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

Source: From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

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Book:On the Methodology of the Social Sciences

Source: On the Methodology of the Social Sciences

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Book:From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

Source: From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology

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