Value-rational action

Value-rational action

Rational action (or value-rational action, "wertrational") is a social action which is taken because it leads to a valued goal, but with no thought of its consequences and often without consideration of the appropriateness of the means chosen to achieve it ('the end sanctifies the means').

See also

* Affectional action
* Forms of activity and interpersonal relations
* Instrumental action
* Traditional action


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