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Alfred Weber | |
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| Born | Carl David Alfred Weber 30 July 1868 |
| Died | 2 May 1958 (aged 89) |
| Known for | Weber problem |
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| Notable students | Carl Joachim Friedrich |
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Carl David Alfred Weber (German: [ˈveːbɐ]; 30 July 1868 – 2 May 1958) was a German economist, geographer, sociologist, philosopher, and theoretician of culture whose work was influential in the development of modern economic geography. His other work focused on the sociology of knowledge and the role of intellectuals in society. In particular, he introduced the concept of free-floating intelligentsia (Freischwebende Intelligenz).