also: りそうけい
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
Max Weber used the concept of the ideal type in sociology.
This study analyzes bureaucracy as an ideal type.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading りそうがた is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard or specialized.
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.