Which german word meaning "understanding" was used by max weber to describe his approach to sociological research? gemeinschaft gesellschaft verstehen verboten?

I believe the answer is Verstehen
Max weber used this term during the process of interpreting various forms of social occurences that exist around him.
Verstehen is a form of rejection to the positivistic view of social interpretation and aim to tell the harsh reality as being constructed by people.

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