July 5, 2012
By prudently making a note of of what we hope to explain by comparing
cross culturally and also we can contrast different historical epochs. These descriptions
are about diverse observable facts while making use of comparable groupings we
can set up the limitations of our ideal types. This can now be defined in
specific terms what we are studying. These sets of abstractions are
intellectual tools that help us to create our categories. This is not reality
and this must be made clear. This is a way of arranging information to help us
understand reality. On this point Weber was very clear. Marx in the beginning
of the first Volume of Capital claimed to start with a very simple model, that
later we add complexities to as we gather more empirical data. Theoretically we
work with the juncture between the subjective meaning held by the people we are
studying and the actual concrete meaning of the objective studies of our investigation.
Ideal types are a generalized abstract concept, while meeting the criterion of
logical requirements. The rational prerequisites of our model can help us set
up the schemes of proof used in our method of verification and this is the test
of how accurate are our findings of our conclusion. Normatively oriented action
is establishing a typical
representation that is needed for an earnest adjustment
with relation
to action to take
place. The actor responds to external stimuli while making an effort to conform
to certain ideal patterns all ready established in the actor’s view of the
world. Innovation is always possible because reality rarely matches our view of
reality. Probability is all there ever is. The best any actor can hope for is
partial success, minimizing unforeseen consequences and dealing with the
unexpected. Here Because of this rational action itself is an ideal type. In
reality rational action is usually influenced by irrational factors. Weber makes
a valuable addition to Marx. Here our best abstract concepts helps to focus our
specific studies.
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