17. Conceptual Foundations of Webers Theory of Domination

Foundations of Modern Social Thought (SOCY 151) Diverging significantly from Marx s idea that history can be traced by the modes of production and the economy, Weber argues that history is characterized by different modes of authority. Leaders gain authority through domination, a combination of power and legitimacy. Weber argues that throughout history, leaders have successfully established domination (power along with legitimacy) in three modes of authority: traditional, charismatic, and legalrationa