Social Power

Abstract

Let us begin by explaining what is meant by social power or, in short, power. Despite the fact that in the sciences of jurisprudence and politics power, or force, plays a crucial role, the true meaning of this is insufficiently explained. The effects of power upon an economy are conspicuous, but for the most part ignored. The influence of power on the development of culture, too, has been scarcely touched upon. There is a common reason for this: namely, that clarifying the true nature of social power is very difficult.