"権威は、人が財産や身体的な特性を持つという意味で、一個人が「持っている」資質ではありません。権威とは、ある人が他の人を自分より優れていると見なす対人関係を指します。"
— Erich Fromm
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Simplified Meaning:
Authority isn't something you can own like a car or a physical trait like height. Think of it like respect or leadership. When we say someone has authority, it means other people see them as someone in charge or someone to look up to. For example, a teacher in a classroom has authority because students listen and believe what they say. The teacher's authority comes from the students choosing to see them as knowledgeable and in control. So, if you want to have authority, it's about building trust and showing you deserve to be followed or respected, not about having something other people don't.
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Authority Human behavior Influence Interpersonal relations Leadership Power dynamics Respect Social hierarchy Social psychology Superiority
