What is Max Weber best known for?

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I am best known for my analysis of the relationship between religious beliefs and economic development, particularly my concept of the 'Protestant Ethic.' This work explored how certain ascetic Protestant values, such as diligence and a calling, contributed to the rise of modern capitalism. I also focused on the process of 'rationalization' in modern society, examining how bureaucratic structures and calculative thinking increasingly dominate social life, influencing everything from government to the economy.

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