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A theory proposed by Max Weber which argues that rationalization and rules trap humans in a figurative "cage" of thought.
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Iron cage — is a sociological concept introduced by Max Weber. Iron cage refers to the increasing rationalization of human life, which traps individuals in an iron cage of rule based, rational control. He also called such over bureaucratized social order the … Wikipedia
iron cage — noun a cage from which there is no escape (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: ↑cage … Useful english dictionary
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Cage — Cage, n. [F. cage, fr. L. cavea cavity, cage, fr. cavus hollow. Cf. {Cave}, n., {Cajole}, {Gabion}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A box or inclosure, wholly or partly of openwork, in wood or metal, used for confining birds or other animals. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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