Charisma
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| - | The [[sociologist]] [[Max Weber]] defined '''charismatic authority''' as "resting on devotion to the exceptional sanctity, heroism or exemplary character of an individual person, and of the normative patterns or order revealed or ordained by him." [[Charisma]]tic authority is one of three forms of [[authority]] laid out in Weber's [[tripartite classification of authority]], the other two being [[traditional authority]] and [[rational-legal authority]]. The concept has acquired wide usage among sociologists. | + | |
| + | The term '''''charisma''''' has two senses: (1) compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, (2) a divinely conferred power or talent. For some [[theological]] usages the term is rendered ''[[charism]]'', with a meaning the same as sense 2. Since the 1950s, the term has become widely used, with varying meanings, in religion, the social sciences, the media, and throughout Western societies. This article describes the theological and personality senses of the definition of ''charisma'', the history of the term, and 21st century uses of both senses in particular sectors of society. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Charismatic authority]] | ||
| + | * [[Charm offensive]] | ||
| + | * [[Superficial charm]] | ||
| + | * [[Trait leadership]] | ||
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The term charisma has two senses: (1) compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others, (2) a divinely conferred power or talent. For some theological usages the term is rendered charism, with a meaning the same as sense 2. Since the 1950s, the term has become widely used, with varying meanings, in religion, the social sciences, the media, and throughout Western societies. This article describes the theological and personality senses of the definition of charisma, the history of the term, and 21st century uses of both senses in particular sectors of society.
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