Thomas Hobbes said that man is a wolve for anothe one. It…
““Thomas Hobbes said that man is a wolve for anothe one. It seems to me that this became the basic foundation ideology for the Marxians. Though, it seems also inspired in Max Weber's ides, but actually, Weber reject it. According Stjerno, who quote Weber's idea about man (2005, p. 37), that for Weber, action is social when the individual gives it a subjective meaning that takes account of the behaviour of other and lets his ouw course of action, (Weber; 1978 (1922). Social relationship,said Weber, developed when many actors took into account of the hehaviour of the actions of others. A relationship is symmetrical when each actor gives it the same meaning. However, complet symmetry, Weber maintained, Stjerno added, was rare. Generally, the parts of a social relationship orient their actions on a rational basis,zweckrational - goal-oriented, but in part; they are also motivated by their values and sense of duty,(Stjerno, Steinar: 2005)””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Analyzes Hobbesian and Weberian views on human nature and social action, noting rarity of perfect symmetry in relationships.
In simple terms: Human actions are socially constructed.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge subjective meanings in interactions.
Themes
social theory
human nature
subjectivity
relationships
philosophy
Mood
analytical
scholarly
Type
Ideology:1
Sense Of Duty:1
Max Weber:1
Thomas Hobbes:1
Social Individual:1
Foundation Ideology:0
Ideology Marxians:0
Marxians Inspired:0
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy analysis
- organizational behavior
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Weberian sociology
Hobbesian realism
symmetry in interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do subjective meanings shape social bonds?
- Can perfect symmetry ever exist?
A Different Perspective
Complex theories may be abstract for laypeople.