TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory
This paper discusses Max Weber's arguments on charismatic leadership and its implications for modern politics. Weber's assertion that "Politics means a slow, powerful drilling through hard boards" encapsulates the essence of his theory, emphasizing the qualities required for effe...
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| description | This paper discusses Max Weber's arguments on charismatic leadership and its implications for modern politics. Weber's assertion that "Politics means a slow, powerful drilling through hard boards" encapsulates the essence of his theory, emphasizing the qualities required for effective political leadership. Through Weber's examination of historical examples such as Jesus Christ, alongside his own contextual experiences, the paper explores the multifaceted nature of charismatic leadership. It also argues that Weber's framework defines the characteristics of a charismatic leader, highlighting the interplay between passion, responsibility, judgment, and foresight. Drawing parallels between Weber's ideals and contemporary political figures like Barack Obama and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the paper assesses the enduring relevance of his theories in understanding leadership dynamics. It further touches upon the ethical dimensions of charismatic leadership, probing the fine line between moral conviction and Machiavellian pragmatism. While charismatic leaders possess the ability to inspire and mobilize masses, their moral compass and ultimate goals shape the trajectory of their leadership. The discourse extends beyond individual leaders to scrutinize the broader socio-political landscape, examining the tension between charismatic authority and institutional power. Through examples, the paper shows how a charismatic leader can either undermine or strengthen a governmental system. Through critical analysis, the paper questions the dichotomy between the leader-centric approach advocated by Weber and the collective agency of governmental structures. In a postmodern world where most of the nations are governed through democracy, the majoritarian tendencies and the power vacuum a charismatic leader makes will be discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ad838d4ee1f048428ccb68aca13b0f1b2025-01-28T17:16:12ZengHitit UniversityHitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi2791-71422024-12-0142241250150TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political TheoryKayla Ada Deveci0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1341-5790SABANCI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCESThis paper discusses Max Weber's arguments on charismatic leadership and its implications for modern politics. Weber's assertion that "Politics means a slow, powerful drilling through hard boards" encapsulates the essence of his theory, emphasizing the qualities required for effective political leadership. Through Weber's examination of historical examples such as Jesus Christ, alongside his own contextual experiences, the paper explores the multifaceted nature of charismatic leadership. It also argues that Weber's framework defines the characteristics of a charismatic leader, highlighting the interplay between passion, responsibility, judgment, and foresight. Drawing parallels between Weber's ideals and contemporary political figures like Barack Obama and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the paper assesses the enduring relevance of his theories in understanding leadership dynamics. It further touches upon the ethical dimensions of charismatic leadership, probing the fine line between moral conviction and Machiavellian pragmatism. While charismatic leaders possess the ability to inspire and mobilize masses, their moral compass and ultimate goals shape the trajectory of their leadership. The discourse extends beyond individual leaders to scrutinize the broader socio-political landscape, examining the tension between charismatic authority and institutional power. Through examples, the paper shows how a charismatic leader can either undermine or strengthen a governmental system. Through critical analysis, the paper questions the dichotomy between the leader-centric approach advocated by Weber and the collective agency of governmental structures. In a postmodern world where most of the nations are governed through democracy, the majoritarian tendencies and the power vacuum a charismatic leader makes will be discussed.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4056747max weberetikkarizmatik liderlikkurumsal güçsiyasal teoricharismatic leadershipethicsinstitutional powermax weberpolitical theory |
| spellingShingle | Kayla Ada Deveci TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory Hitit Ekonomi ve Politika Dergisi max weber etik karizmatik liderlik kurumsal güç siyasal teori charismatic leadership ethics institutional power max weber political theory |
| title | TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory |
| title_full | TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory |
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| title_short | TheCharacteristics of Charismatic Leaders Based on Max Weber’s Political Theory |
| title_sort | thecharacteristics of charismatic leaders based on max weber s political theory |
| topic | max weber etik karizmatik liderlik kurumsal güç siyasal teori charismatic leadership ethics institutional power max weber political theory |
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