The Possibility of a Profane Legitimacy in Democratic Governments
Abstract
This paper does not concern
theology. Rather it focuses on legitimacy, one of the most important subjects
of political science. The possibility of a profane legitimacy is primarily
discussed; the thesis is that a complete profane legitimacy is not possible and
that profanity must always refer to sanctification. This sanctification does
not follow the traditional religious definition. It covers everything in the
context of divine or secular glorification. The principles that most secular
ideologists aim to die for are the best examples of these sanctifications. In
particular, aggrandization of each identity such as the beliefs that the
nations derive from legend and the rituals that transform these beliefs explain
this kind of sanctities. This work is aimed at revealing secular legitimacy
which is a claim to profanity but can not be exclusive of the sanctuary.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
June 29, 2017
Submission Date
May 5, 2017
Acceptance Date
June 9, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 14 Number: 1