Value-rational action

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Value-rational action (or wertrational) is a social action which is taken because of the intrinsic value of the action itself, regardless of its consequences. It is one of Max Weber's four action types.

See also

• Social interaction
• Social action
• Affectional action
• Interpersonal relationship
• Instrumental action
• Traditional action
• Symbolic interactionism
• Interpersonal relationships
• Group action (sociology)