also: りそうけい
noun
ideal type
A theoretical construct representing the purest form of a concept, often used in sociology and philosophy. Compare with 理念型, which is a closely related term.
See also: 理念型
マックス・ウェーバーは社会学で理想型という概念を用いた。
Max Weber used the concept of the ideal type in sociology.
この研究では、理想型として
This study analyzes bureaucracy as an ideal type.
理念型 is often used interchangeably with 理想型, but 理念型 may emphasize the conceptual or ideological aspect more strongly.
Compound of 理想 (ideal) and 型 (type, model). The reading りそうがた uses the kun'yomi of 型, while りそうけい uses the on'yomi, which is less common.