The Appropriateness of Verstehen as a Theoretical Paradigm: Implications for Whether Being Rational Renders One Imposing Upon Others in Their Social Environment

Abstract

Max Weber's verstehen involves a reconstructive perception of the world‐view of the other. Rationality is exercised in order to understand the deeper elements of social interaction. However, does enforcing rationality amount to one being imposing? The theoretical integrity of verstehen may be valid; however, its practicality is questionable on these grounds.

Citation

Choudhury, M. (2004), "The Appropriateness of Verstehen as a Theoretical Paradigm: Implications for Whether Being Rational Renders One Imposing Upon Others in Their Social Environment", Humanomics, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 43-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018892