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Aug 28, 2017 · Abstract. This article theorizes authority from sociological and normative perspectives. It opens with the work of Weber, Arendt and Raz. This is followed by a sociological analysis of authority as a capacity for action, power-to and power-over, which are linked to felicitous performative action within epistemic interpretative horizons.
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Aug 28, 2017 · To summarize, authority is a form of power that usually goes with an of fice or posi-. tion and, in addition, entails some level of consent by the grantee of authority based upon. a belief in ...
- Mark Haugaard
To summarize, the aims of the present paper are: (a) to fill the gap in social psychology literature, giving a completely bottom-up definition of these two social objects; (b) to investigate the components defining obedience and disobedience to conduct a differential analysis and to highlight common themes and differences; and (c) to have scientific clues to further analyze, understand and ...
Sep 14, 2024 · 1. Traditional Authority: This type of authority is based on long-established customs, habits, and social structures. Think of monarchies or religious institutions where authority is passed down through generations. People obey traditional authority because “that’s the way it’s always been done.”. 2.
Mar 28, 2019 · Authority. Definition: Authority is a concept whose development is most often associated with the German sociologist Max Weber who saw it as a particular form of power. Authority is defined and supported by the norms of a social system and generally accepted as legitimate by those who participate in it. Most forms of authority are not attached ...
- Ashley Crossman
Authority - Power, Legitimacy, Obedience: To some psychologists, the interesting issue concerning authority is how it can overcome other considerations in compelling individuals to obey orders, especially basic considerations such as survival and basic morality. In the latter half of the 20th century, this question took on particular importance as social scientists struggled to make sense of ...
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Aug 26, 2020 · Influence: Science and practice. 4th ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. This book is among the most popular in any area of social psychology. It remains a popular text for classes on social influence but is sufficiently engaging with its effective use of real-world examples that is appealing to readers outside the academic context.
