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Single Idea 22858
[filed under theme 20. Action / A. Definition of Action / 1. Action Theory
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Full Idea
There is a phenomenon of collective action, where the policy or action of a collectivity is manifest, but not attributable to particular individuals' decisions or behaviour.
Gist of Idea
There is collective action, where a trend is manifest, but is not attributable to individuals
Source
Steven Lukes (Power: a Radical View (2nd ed) [2005], 1.4)
Book Ref
Lukes,Steven: 'Power: a radical view' [Macmillan 2005], p.26
A Reaction
This observation of Lukes is seen as important in the understanding of social power, but it is also significant for the understanding of the theory of action. Small racial slights by individuals can indicate institutional racism.
The
15 ideas
from Steven Lukes
22850
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Hidden powers are the most effective
[Lukes]
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22852
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The pluralist view says that power is restrained by group rivalry
[Lukes]
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22854
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Power is a capacity, which may never need to be exercised
[Lukes]
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22851
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In the 1950s they said ideology is finished, and expertise takes over
[Lukes]
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22853
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Anyone who thinks capitalism can improve their lives is endorsing capitalism
[Lukes]
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22855
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One-dimensionsal power is behaviour in observable conflicts of interests
[Lukes]
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22856
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Political organisation brings some conflicts to the fore, and suppresses others
[Lukes]
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22860
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The evidence for the exertion of power need not involve a grievance of the powerless
[Lukes]
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22857
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The two-dimensional view of power recognises the importance of controlling the agenda
[Lukes]
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22859
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Power can be exercised to determine a person's desires
[Lukes]
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22858
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There is collective action, where a trend is manifest, but is not attributable to individuals
[Lukes]
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22862
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Liberals take people as they are, and take their preferences to be their interests
[Lukes]
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22861
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Power is affecting a person in a way contrary to their interests
[Lukes]
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22863
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Power is the capacity of a social class to realise its interests
[Lukes]
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21133
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Supreme power is getting people to have thoughts and desires chosen by you
[Lukes]
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