Who suggested that democracy in its clearest form can occur only under capitalism ........

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Who suggested that democracy in its clearest form can occur only under capitalism :

Marx

Merton

Durkheim

Weber

- Option 1: Marx

- Marx did not suggest that democracy can occur only under capitalism.

- He viewed capitalism as inherently exploitative.

- Marx envisioned a classless, stateless society as true democracy.

- Option 2: Merton

- Robert K. Merton was a prominent sociologist.

- Known for theories like the "Matthew Effect" and "strain theory".

- He did not focus on the connection between capitalism and democracy.

- Option 3: Durkheim

- Emile Durkheim was a foundational sociologist.

- Focused more on social solidarity, not capitalism’s relationship with democracy.

- Option 4: Weber

- Max Weber analyzed capitalism’s impact on society.

- Argued bureaucracy and rationalization influence modern democracies.

- Weber linked rational-legal authority (prevalent in capitalism) with modern democratic governance.

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