FAQ About Max Weber

Max Weber was a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist, widely regarded as one of the founders of modern sociology. Born on April 21, 1864, in Erfurt, Prussia (now Germany), Weber is best known for his thesis on the 'Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism' which explores the relationship between religion and the economic development of Western societies. He passed away on June 14, 1920, in Munich, Germany.