Аналіз підходів до визначення соціальної сутності та природи влади

Abstract

In the article, the authors try to present an analysis of various approaches to the definition of the social nature and nature of power. The polyconceptality of approaches, which is reflected in the definition of power as an integral part of social and political relations, is explored. The evolution of understanding of conceptual ideas about power in the historical and sociological process is considered. It is set that on every stage of history of sociological idea there are conceptual ideas about power, in that attention is accented on the necessity of proceeding in social power, transition from power that is controlled by part of society, to democracy, id est power of people. Particular attention is paid to the role of culture, social norms, value orientations and public opinion in the process of functioning of power relations. The analysis of history of development of different societies testifies that imperious not relations in itself, but concentration of power creates terms for the different sort of abuses by her, manipulation of democracy, limitation of social freedom, principles and others like that. Than power is concentrated anymore, the freedom is anymore limited, social essence of power is lost.