According to Weber the driving force of society was_____________?

Correct answer: B. rationality

  • A. Cultural pursuits
  • B. rationality
  • C. Increased development
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Weber linked the transformation of modern society to rationality, meaning systematic calculation, rules and efficiency in institutions such as bureaucracy and capitalism. Cultural pursuits and increased development are not the defining driving force in his theory.

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