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(1) Max Weber aimed to make sociology objective and systematic, like the natural sciences. This was a challenge since historical and social reality, the subject matter of sociology, is inherently chaotic and dependent on individual - possibly idiosyncratic or irrational – events and on the subjective interpretations of those events by the contemporary and the subsequent societies and by historians and sociologists. The research and analysis methods of natural scientists would not have worked in sociology. Therefore, he created a conceptual tool called the pure-type.
(2) The pure-type is formed by synthesizing the characteristics and elements of many real-world manifestations of a particular phenomenon into a unified analytical construct that defines the general and logically-consistent features of that phenomenon. For example, Weber studied capitalism and integrated the distinctive features of this economic system across cultures and time-periods to create a pure-type. According to this pure-type, the attributes of capitalism are – pursuit of profit as the sole objective, private ownership of all potential means of profit, competition between companies, and a laissez faire government that does not interfere with the free markets.
(3) A pure-type is not meant to describe all the characteristics of any one instance of a phenomenon. Moreover, no single instance fully adheres to the pure-type. The present-day United States is regarded as the most capitalist nation in world history; however, it too deviates significantly from Weber's pure-type of capitalism. For example, the country has many markets that are dominated by a single large company and hence, are not competitive. The value of a pure-type of capitalism is that it defines the features on which the economic systems of various countries may be objectively compared and on which the changes in the economic system of a country over time may be objectively measured.
Q. In the context in which it appears, "chaotic" (sentence 2) most nearly means
  • a)
    circumstantial
  • b)
    unplanned
  • c)
    puzzling
  • d)
    purposeless
  • e)
    unsystematic
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
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In the sentence where the word "chaotic" occurs, the author is explaining why making sociology objective and systematic like the natural sciences is a challenge.
The gist of his explanation is that the historical and social reality is inherently not objective and not systematic.
In this sentence, he first uses the word "chaotic" and then, in the second part, goes on to explain how this reality is "subjective" (the opposite word of 'objective').
So, if the second part of the sentence conveys that the historical and social reality is not objective, then we may infer that the first part of the sentence probably conveys that this reality is not systematic. Therefore, the word "chaotic," in the context in which it appears, probably means not systematic.
Let us analyze the options one by one.
A. This option is incorrect. 'Circumstantial' is nowhere close in meaning to 'not systematic' and does not fit in the given context.
B. This option is incorrect. The word 'unplanned' is not a synonym of 'not systematic.' For example, a project might be a planned project, but that planning may not be executed in a systematic manner.
C. This option is incorrect. In some contexts, the word 'chaotic' might be used in the sense of 'bewildering, puzzling.' However, in the preset context, this meaning does not apply.
D. This option is incorrect. A researcher's method of study might not be systematic. This does not mean that the researcher is without a purpose (purposeless).
E. This option is correct. It is in line with the above analysis.
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Understanding "Chaotic" in Context
In the passage, the term "chaotic" is used to describe the nature of historical and social reality, which is the primary focus of sociology. The word implies a lack of order and predictability in social phenomena, making objective analysis challenging.
Explanation of "Chaotic" as "Unsystmatic"
- Definition of Chaotic: In this context, "chaotic" refers to a state that is not orderly or systematic. It highlights the unpredictability of social events and their dependence on individual actions and subjective interpretations.
- Comparison with Natural Sciences: Unlike natural sciences, which often rely on systematic methodologies to study phenomena, sociology deals with complexities that don't lend themselves to such straightforward analysis. This further emphasizes the chaotic nature of social realities.
- Implications for Sociology: The chaotic nature of social phenomena means that they can be influenced by numerous factors, including cultural, historical, and personal elements. This unpredictability underscores why Weber needed to develop a conceptual tool (the pure-type) to achieve systematic analysis.
Conclusion
In summary, the choice of "unsystematic" as the best synonym for "chaotic" in this context is supported by the idea that social realities lack the structured order found in the natural sciences. This unsystematic nature complicates the objective study of sociology, leading to the creation of analytical constructs like the pure-type to facilitate comparisons and measurements.
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According to this pure-type, the attributes of capitalism are – pursuit of profit as the sole objective, private ownership of all potential means of profit, competition between companies, and a laissez faire government that does not interfere with the free markets.(3) A pure-type is not meant to describe all the characteristics of any one instance of a phenomenon. Moreover, no single instance fully adheres to the pure-type. The present-day United States is regarded as the most capitalist nation in world history; however, it too deviates significantly from Weber's pure-type of capitalism. For example, the country has many markets that are dominated by a single large company and hence, are not competitive. The value of a pure-type of capitalism is that it defines the features on which the economic systems of various countries may be objectively compared and on which the changes in the economic system of a country over time may be objectively measured.Q. In the context in which it appears, "chaotic" (sentence 2) most nearly meansa)circumstantialb)unplannedc)puzzlingd)purposelesse)unsystematicCorrect answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: After reading the passage, read and respond to the questions that follow by selecting the best choice for each one.(1) Max Weber aimed to make sociology objective and systematic, like the natural sciences. This was a challenge since historical and social reality, the subject matter of sociology, is inherently chaotic and dependent on individual - possibly idiosyncratic or irrational – events and on the subjective interpretations of those events by the contemporary and the subsequent societies and by historians and sociologists. The research and analysis methods of natural scientists would not have worked in sociology. Therefore, he created a conceptual tool called the pure-type.(2) The pure-type is formed by synthesizing the characteristics and elements of many real-world manifestations of a particular phenomenon into a unified analytical construct that defines the general and logically-consistent features of that phenomenon. For example, Weber studied capitalism and integrated the distinctive features of this economic system across cultures and time-periods to create a pure-type. According to this pure-type, the attributes of capitalism are – pursuit of profit as the sole objective, private ownership of all potential means of profit, competition between companies, and a laissez faire government that does not interfere with the free markets.(3) A pure-type is not meant to describe all the characteristics of any one instance of a phenomenon. Moreover, no single instance fully adheres to the pure-type. The present-day United States is regarded as the most capitalist nation in world history; however, it too deviates significantly from Weber's pure-type of capitalism. For example, the country has many markets that are dominated by a single large company and hence, are not competitive. The value of a pure-type of capitalism is that it defines the features on which the economic systems of various countries may be objectively compared and on which the changes in the economic system of a country over time may be objectively measured.Q. In the context in which it appears, "chaotic" (sentence 2) most nearly meansa)circumstantialb)unplannedc)puzzlingd)purposelesse)unsystematicCorrect answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice GRE tests.
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