Weber's theory of subjective interpretation and social action

Weber Theory: Discussion

The theory of Weber is the discussion of the fact that every human action is linked with the psychological understanding and social behavior associated with the human personality. In many of the cases it has been difficult to predict the course of action selected by an individual, and often it has been realized that the selected course of action contradict the general human understanding on the subject. Many have linked such differences with the difference in approach, and the clash of personality. Weber's theory contradicts such clash, and has justified the adoption of different and unexpected course of action. Weber theory has supported the prevalent differences within social elements, and has regarded such differences as differences in mannerism and conduct, not homogeneity on objectivity of the action. In lieu with the theory and understanding of Weber, it is important to consider the significance of the fundamental facts, and this require an exercise which achieves the subjective interpretation of the actions, which encompasses the scope and effectiveness of the action, and its impact.

Weber is in agreement with the concept of collective entities, and has accepted the fact that the mind of an individual is based on common sense, and the manner in which his or her perception about any event or society is built. It is important to take into account the factor of causal influence, this influence is either inherited through professional affiliation or personal like ness, which is further responsible for the duplicity in human behavior towards society. The human actions are to be differentiated not only on the basis of the objectivity with reference to the action, but it is important to include the surrounding conditions which play a significant part. The past of an individual is another dimension which needed to be thoroughly reviewed to ascertain the course behind the duplicity of human nature, and human behavior towards society. Duplicity is not about double standards, but it is analogous to human failure to reveal its purpose. Therefore as per the theory of Weber, it is not appropriate to get offensive, or adopt a course of a condemnation towards the doubted actions of an individual, because that is the reflection of duplicity. Therefore the approval with reference to the normative pattern should not be based on human conduct, but it should be incorporated with broaden scope so as to determine and verify the scope and purpose.

It is important for the critics to reach the proper interpretation with reference to the actions of an individual; the interpretation should be based on the certainty instead of assumptions, because this will not at all bring us towards the understanding of the performer's action, vision and perspective. The major reason which is attributed for the criticism on the actions of an individual is the conflicting motives. Unless the motives are well-defined, it is more likely that critics will propose critical and hypothetical explanation that has more to do complexity of the issue, instead of its resolution. Therefore a comprehensive review of the past, present and future condition is must to determine the reason behind the adoption of a particular course of action, and that has more to do with the research on the life and activities of the individual, the criticism should be avoided to cease any possibility for the isolation of the character.

AFRICAN STORY

During my recent interaction with the group of people from Africa, I realized that African politics is not what it has been depicted through media and press. The governments of African countries have been widely condemned for the corrupt practices, and in many of the cases, the countries have been threaten of dire consequences if the countries fails to uplift transparency, in terms of democratic values and financial growth. The group disclosed that widely-condemned Africans countries have adopted the course of corrupt practices, much because the international companies have continuously sought heavy aid and loyalty from the government officers in exchange for the exploration of oil and gas reserves in the continent. In the case of Nigeria, which is considered to be the top most corrupt country in the world, the Nigerian government has developed understanding with many international petroleum companies, these companies are involved in such unethical and illegal practices, through which these companies offer bribes to the government in exchange for the grant for exploration. According to one of the delegate, it is international community which has compelled the African nations to adopt corrupt course of action so as to secure monetary success. Therefore the practices of the African countries actually have a reason behind, and the reason is not greed or any other immoral value, but it is the consortium of internal petroleum companies which has forced the nations to adopt uh course of action. Therefore with reference to Weber's theory, it is important to seek the motivation that forces the local government for such decree of crime.

INTERPRETATION: MOTIVE

Motive is itself a broad terminology that has different interpretation for the observer, and the person who performs the action. Unless there is a clear understanding between the two about the nature of the motive, and its validity, there will be constant misinterpretation about what the performer and the observer have to say about. The other constrain involved is the access to the meaning and understanding of the situation which has provoked the performer to commit such action. Of course if the action has been taken critically by the observers, it is either responsible for any social fall out, or cultural debacle. The clarity of the idea and vision are two different perspectives that have two different interpretation, one by the performer and another by the observer, the interpretation further changes after the action has been performed, and the both the performer and observer fail to converge and share similar approach. Therefore eventually it always turns out to be tedious, and it becomes important to reach a state of consensus for the removal of doubts, uncertainties and misinterpretation. The psychological coherence is important to exits between the performer and observer, if both share the similar vision and approach, the differences will never emerge. It is the type of treatment that has to correlate the physical behavior and psychic aptitude of the individual. The logical explanation has always been requested, but in many of the cases the logic defy the natural occurrence, the emotions and affinity are other related factors which decide the code of conduct and not just the logical explanation. Therefore the logical deliberation of the performer should not be the only factor paramount for the understanding of the need and circumstances, but it is the matter of approach which devise the future strategy, and that is based on the interpretation of the present. The interpretation also accounts for the irrational behavior of the individual, and not every action has to be justified on the basis of logic, in different situations the logic is contradicted, only because of the insight meaning that is embraced by the performer in or against the interest of the community. The ground realities are different for the performer and observer, and therefore it is difficult to expect that observer and performer are likely to share similar wisdom and vision, because it is only the understanding that makes the individual apprehend, comprehend, adapt and implement the condition. In this regard, the Weber's theory is supportive of the rights and thoughts of the performer, who do not disclose and reveal their approach, but the element of understanding and correct interpretation has superceded all the secrets.