Max Weber argued that in order to understand human behaviour, social scientists must use an approach called Verstehen. What does this German term mean?
A) wisdom
B) empathy
C) scientific method
D) statistical analysis

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Verstehen can be translated as "empathy" or "understanding" in English. Weber believed that in order to understand human behaviour, social scientists must empathize with the subjective experiences of individuals and place these experiences within their social and historical context.

Max Weber Argued That in Order to Understand Human Behaviour