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Power and Legitimacy

Power and Legitimacy

(1363 words)
November 29, 2025

Power and legitimacy are among the most fundamental concepts in political science and political philosophy. These two phenomena, present since the existence of human communities, play a central role in the establishment, maintenance, and transformation of social order. Power, in its most general definition, refers to the capacity of an actor to influence or control the behavior of others according to their own will; legitimacy, by contrast, is the condition in which this power is recognized by t

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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Book)

The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (Book)

(562 words)
May 31, 2025

(Die protestantische Ethik und der Geist des Kapitalismus) is a seminal work by German sociologist Max Weber, in which he explores the emergence of modern capitalism through religious and cultural lenses. Weber posits that capitalism was shaped not only by economic transformations but also by specific religious values and mindsets. This study, delving into the religious and cultural origins of modern capitalism, is regarded as a foundational text in sociology, economics, and the history of relig

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İktidar ve Meşruiyet

İktidar ve Meşruiyet

(1069 words)
July 29, 2025

İktidar ve meşruiyet, siyaset biliminin ve felsefesinin en temel kavramları arasında yer alır. İnsan topluluklarının varoluşundan bu yana mevcut olan bu iki olgu, toplumsal düzenin kurulması, sürdürülmesi ve dönüşmesinde merkezi bir rol oynar. İktidar, en genel tanımıyla, bir aktörün diğerlerinin davranışlarını kendi iradesi doğrultusunda etkileme veya kontrol etme kapasitesini ifade ederken; meşruiyet, bu iktidarın yönetilenler tarafından haklı, doğru ve yasal olarak kabul edilmesi durumudur. M

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