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Alfred Weber

Carl David Alfred Weber (; 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'').

He was the brother of influential sociologist Max Weber. Provided by Wikipedia