One of his works argues that the belief that work was a "calling," combined with the anxiety caused by the doctrine of predestination, led to the development of the Western economic system.
This thinker defined states as organizations that monopolize the legitimate use of force in their regions. This social scientist argued that the modern world evolves toward a state where people can increasingly master their environment through calculation, which leads to the rise of bureaucracies. He believed that social scientists should investigate "verstehen" by studying "ideal types." One of his works argues that the belief that work was a "calling," combined with the anxiety caused by the doctrine of predestination, led to the development of the Western economic system. For 10 points, name this German sociologist of The Protestant Ethic and the "Spirit" of Capitalism.
This thinker defined states as organizations that monopolize the legitimate use of force in their regions.
Max {Weber}