Question

Who argued, ”Party actions are always directed towards a goal which is striven for in a planned manner. The goal may be a ’cause’ ..., or the goal may be ’personal’”?

• A. Durkheim
• B. Marx
• C. Comte
• D. Weber

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The quote regarding party actions and their directional goals, which can be for a ’cause’ or ’personal’, is attributed to Max Weber. Weber was a prominent sociologist known for his work on the theory of social action and the methodology of social sciences. His analysis of the nature and purpose of social actions made a significant impact, and it is this context in which he explores the motivations behind party actions – whether they are driven by ideological or personal goals.

Answer 2

The quote "Party actions are always directed towards a goal which is striven for in a planned manner. The goal may be a ‘cause’ ..., or the goal may be ‘personal’" is attributed to Max Weber, a German sociologist. Weber's analysis of social action and political behavior often focused on how individuals and groups pursue goals, either for ideological reasons (a "cause") or for personal gain. This quote reflects his ideas about the rational, goal-oriented nature of actions in social and political contexts.

• Durkheim (A) focused on the role of social facts and collective consciousness in society, not specifically on political parties.
• Marx (B) is known for his theory of class struggle and materialist view of history, but he did not use this specific idea.
• Comte (C) is known for developing positivism and the study of society using scientific methods but did not focus on the concept of party actions in the same manner as Weber.

Thus, the correct answer is Weber.