Value-rational action

1. REDIRECT Instrumental and value-rational action{{Sociology}}

Value-rational action (or Wertrational) is a social action which is taken because of the intrinsic value of the action itself, regardless of its consequences. It is one of Max Weber's four action types.Parsons, T. (1947) 'Introduction' to M. Weber (auth.), A. H. Henderson & T. Parsons (trans.), T. Parsons (ed.) The Theory of Social and Economic Organization, Collier Macmillan, London.

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