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Philosophy

Political Legitimacy and Its Sources in Modern States

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Max Weber famously distinguished legitimacy from mere power: a government that relies on raw force is inherently unstable, while one that enjoys legitimacy can rule with minimal coercion.

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Why do citizens obey governments even when they could ignore them? Is it fear of punishment, or is there something deeper that makes authority feel 'right'?