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authoritarianismPrinciple of unqualified submission to authority, as opposed to individual freedom of thought and action. As a political system, authoritarianism is antidemocratic in that political power is concentrated in a leader or small elite not constitutionally responsible to those governed. It differs from totalitarianism in that authoritarian governments usually lack a guiding ideology, tolerate some pluralism in social organization, lack the power to mobilize the whole population in pursuit of national goals, and exercise their power within relatively predictable limits. See also absolutism, dictatorship. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But with the permanent rise of Caesarism, Rome lost not only her liberty but also her peace and security. 17) Calling the monarchy a form of "Japanese Caesarism," Norman argued that it may have played the same role as Fuhrerism in Nazi Germany in relationship to transfer of responsibility for war crimes: Blum did so as a man of the Left, trying to save its honor from mutilation by apologists for a new Caesarism. |
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