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A restatement of Max Weber's methodological position is undertaken as a response to a critique by Talcott Parsons of the rejection of system, function, & evolution as basic concepts of sociological theory & of studies of political development. Weber's position, which is intermediate between materialism & idealism, & the purpose of his typological approach & comparative studies are discussed. Weber's ideas on ideal types are examined in an analysis of contrast-conceptions. 7 References. Modified HA

This restatement of Max Weber's methodological position takes as its point of departure a point-by-point response to a critique by Talcott Parsons of the author's rejection of system, function and evolution as basic concepts of sociological theory--and of studies of political development. Discusses Weber's position and restates his position on 'ideal types'. (Abstract amended)