Max Weberייs Philosophy of Bureaucracy and Its Criticism

This article aims at the investigation of rationality structure found in Max Weberʹs Philosophy of Bureaucracy. Developed countries consider Rationality in different forms, and one of its main proofs is Bureaucratic organization. Weber puts emphasis on rational action which targets goals. In modern societies, human behaviors are not under the influence of traditions, but Rationalism governs them. Rationalism in western societies is pertaining on implements and is by formal nature which means a kind of Rationalism which applies most suitable and proper tools for reaching rational objectives. Western nations employ appropriate tools for targeting goals in an efficient manner, and that sort of rationality aims at goals in its broad sense. Without taking up a position toward vice & virtues, Weber points to rationality in his sociological analysis. However, implementing rationalism is not sufficient for fulfilling human beings and society’s prosperity. It relies on the fact that applying rationality plays a vital role in meeting people materialistic requirements. And one knows that he must not restrict to worldly and earthly needs. Among problems and the consequences of implementing rationality is the result of the world becoming absurd. Therefore, in this article, we try to answer the questions about rationality in Max Weber’s sociological philosophy, its meaning & characteristics. Does the so-called rationality fulfill required needs?