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What Is Max Weber’s Theory of Rationalization?

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Max Weber’s theory of rationalization describes the transformation of pre-modern societies – steeped in traditional, mystical, and religious authority – into modern, bureaucratically organized nation-states. At the heart of his thesis is the idea that increasing rationalization and the rise of powerful bureaucracies lead to the “disenchantment” of the world, as religious life is replaced by the hard currency of science, logic, and efficiency. To…
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TheCollector broke the news in on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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