WHY AND HOW CENTRAL POWER GROWS: A JOUVENELLIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In this study, Bertrand de Jouvenel’s political theory has been focused upon. Firstly, Jouvenellian concepts that constitute a basis for his theory, liberty, authority, sovereignty, and central power (Power), have been investigated. It was seen that the concept “authority” is the basis of the Jouvenellian model of society. Every society has different power centers based on their respective authorities on individual groups and a central authority: Power. Power naturally wants to expand and clashes with lesser powers, creating constant conflict. The reasons why and with which method Power grows, according to the Jouvenellian paradigm, have been investigated. This study constitutes a detailed analysis of Jouvenel’s work and supplements it with recent literature on Jouvenel. The study aims to provide a basis for further studies on Jouvenel. Jouvenellian paradigm, have been investigated. This study constitutes a detailed analysis of Jouvenel’s work and supplements it with recent literature on Jouvenel. The study aims to provide a basis for further studies on Jouvenel.