"zweckrational" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more zweckrational [comparative], most zweckrational [superlative]
Etymology: From German. Used by Max Weber. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|de|-}} German Head templates: {{en-adj}} zweckrational (comparative more zweckrational, superlative most zweckrational)
  1. (philosophy, of an action) Pursued after evaluating its consequences and consideration of the various means to achieve it. Wikipedia link: Max Weber, zweckrational Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: instrumental, wertrational, zweckrationalität
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