Value rationality
Origin: Lat. valor, -ōris rationalĭtas, -ātis
Concept developed by Max Weber to categorize a way humans reason when coordinating group behavior. Actions that are value rational are done because they are considered valuable for their own sake, independently of their results or degree of success. This is in contrast with instrumental rationality, in which actions are valuable if they are effective in achieving certain ends.
Spanish: Racionalidad del valor
Sources and references
- Weber, M. “Economy and Society”view
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