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1 Charismatic authority in sociology

In sociology, the concept of charismatic authority (also known as domination) comes from Max Weber's tripartite classification of authority, the other two forms being traditional authority and rational-legal authority. All of those three domination types represent an example of his ideal type concept. Weber noted that it in history those ideal types of domination are always found in combinations.

In traditional authority, the legitimacy of the authority comes from tradition, in charismatic authority from the personality and leadership qualities of the individual, and in rational-legal authority from powers that are bureaucratically and legally attached to certain positions.

According to Weber, the idea of charismatic authority emerged from the sociology of religion, and is particularly associated with new religious movements (including cults) led by a charismatic individual (e.g. a prophetIn numerous religions, including Abrahamic religions, Jah religions, Sikhism, and many forms of Paganism, a prophet is an intermediary with a deity, particularly someone who speaks for the deity or interprets the deity's will or mind. A prophet usually op or a guruA guru Sanskrit) is a Hindu religious teacher. It is based on a long line of Hindu philosophical understandings of the importance of knowledge and that the teacher, guru, is the sacred conduit to self-realization. Till today in India and among people of H), who can create laws by his decreeDecree is an order that has the force of law. The word decree is often used as a derogative term for any authoritarian decision. See also rule by decree. France The word decree decret is used as a technical term to describe the executive decisions from ths, or makes a revelationFor information on the last book of the New Testament see the entry on the Book of Revelation. For the role playing game of this name, see Revelation (game In monotheistic religions, revelation is the process in which God makes himself, his will, and/or os or gives upadesh (instruction) or "advices" to his followers.

A religion which evolves its own priesthoodA priesthood is a body of priests, shamans, or oracles who are thought to have special religious authority or function. The term also refers to the office, dignity, authority, or character of a priest. See also Clergy Priest Priesthood (Mormonism) Priesth and establishes a set of laws and rules is likely to lose its charismatic character and move towards another ideal type of domination, especially upon a death of the prophet. Such a religion will then usually oppose to new prophets and their law creation.

In politics, charismatic rule is often found in dictatorshipBenito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler were two of the 20th century's most notorious dictators. A dictatorship is a government headed by a dictator or more generally any authoritarian or totalitarian government. It is considered to be the polar opposite of a ds. In order to maintain their charismatic authority, such regimes will often establish a vast personality cult, in which inspiring images of the leader are plastered all over the country. When the leader of such state dies or leaves office and a new charismatic leader does not appear, such regime is likely to:

• fall shortly afterwards, unable to survive without the personal attraction of the ruler (consider the example of Alexander the Greatbust of Alexander the Great Alexander III (late July, 356 BC June 10, 323 BC), King of Macedon ( 336 BC-323 BC), known as Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military commanders of the ancient world. Following the unification of the multipl empire, which fell apart upon his death)

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• lose its charismatic character and move towards another ideal type of domination (consider the example of Roman Empire after the death of Julius Caesar or Soviet Union after era's of Lenin and Stalin)

One of those scenarios does not exclude the other.