He didn't just look at money. He broke social standing into three distinct pillars:
Weber explains why we actually listen to leaders. He says we obey for three main reasons: Max Weber, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft - Unilib...
Your economic relationship to the market (what you own). Status: Your social honor or prestige (who respects you). He didn't just look at money
"Because it’s the law" (think modern democracy and office managers). Why It Matters Now but ultimately cold reality.
"Because it’s always been this way" (think Kings and Queens).
Weber’s primary "piece" is the study of . He argues that the modern world is moving away from magic and tradition toward a "calculable," efficient, but ultimately cold reality.