Charisma
Philip Rieff
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Charisma
by Philip Rieff
Published
2007
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pages
271
ISBN-13
9780375424526
Description
Charisma has come to be understood as a special gift or talent possessed by celebrities--artists, athletes, political leaders--a quality that makes them objects of universal appeal or attraction. Sociologist Rieff explores the evolution of this compelling concept within Judeo-Christian culture, from the covenant between God and the Israelites: charisma--religious grace and authority--was given to the Old Testament prophets, and embodied by Jesus. Rieff shows how St. Paul transformed charisma into a form of social organization, how it was reworked by Protestant theologians, and, finally, how Max Weber redefined charisma as a secular political concept. In emptying charisma of its religious meaning, the modern perception is stripped of moral considerations. Invoking Kierkegaard, Weber, Kafka, Nietzsche, and Freud, Rieff argues that without morality, the gift of grace becomes indistinguishable from the gift of evil, devolving into a license to destroy in the name of ideology--part of the deepest level of crisis in our culture.--From publisher description.
Subjects
The charisma myth
A course of instruction in personal magnetism
The Art and Science of Personal Magnetism
El mito del carisma
Personal magnetism
Charismatic Personality
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Charisma?
This edition of Charisma has approximately 271 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Charisma?
For most readers, Charisma typically takes between 5h 39m and 3h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 67,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Charisma?
The estimated word count for Charisma is approximately 67,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Charisma?
Charisma was written by Philip Rieff.
When was Charisma published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.