Power as a Set of Unique Experiences: Particular Problems of Philosophical Legal Theory

Introduction. The article considers an alternative approach to understanding power as a complex socio-legal and philosophical phenomenon. It proposes a step away from the classical legal interpretation of power, which presents it as a system of legal norms that form state institutions, and a transition to understanding power as a set of unique experiences (experiences) that underlie the formation of regulatory rules. Methodology and sources. The study is based on the analysis of the works of P. Sorokin and uses a philosophical and legal approach to deconstruct traditional ideas about power. The sources used are the works of classics of sociology and philosophy of law, as well as modern studies devoted to the phenomenon of power in various social contexts. Results and discussion. The main focus is on the analysis of key concepts related to power, such as influence, desire for power, submission, suppression of will and dependence. It is investigated how personal experience of these concepts shapes individual and collective perceptions of power, and also influences the creation and transformation of social norms and rules. Conclusion. А conclusion is made about the fundamental difference between power, manifested in the everyday life of human society and functioning in the institutions of civil society, and state power, determined and regulated by the existing system of governance. It is emphasized that understanding power as a set of unique experiences allows for a deeper understanding of its nature and consequences for social order and individual freedom.

Authors: Gennady K. Demidov, Sergey I. Chernykh

Direction: Philosophy

Keywords: power, state, unique experiences, sources of governance, regulatory rules, philosophical rights

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