Sociologist

Max Weber

A German sociologist and founder of modern sociology, Weber analyzed rational-legal bureaucracy, distinguished types of legitimate authority, and linked the Protestant ethic to the spirit of capitalism, without prescribing a political program of his own.

1864–1920

Portrait: Max Weber — Wikimedia Commons / Wikipédia

Profile across the 12 axes

How Max Weber positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Unitary

Federal 29%

Unitary 71%

Representation

Balanced

Democracy 55%

Autocracy 45%

Power

Balanced

Security 45%

Liberty 55%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation

Assimilation 68%

Multiculturalism 33%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist

Militarist 70%

Pacifist 30%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 30%

Nationalist 70%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 38%

Private 63%

Control

Balanced

Planning 44%

Free market 56%

Trade

Balanced

Protectionism 54%

Globalism 46%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious

Irreligious 63%

Religious 38%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist

Progressive 29%

Traditionalist 71%

Technology

Leaning - Technology

Technology 70%

Biology 30%

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