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natural will

social organization
Also known as: Wesenwille
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  • Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft

    …are determined by Wesenwille (natural will)—i.e., natural and spontaneously arising emotions and expressions of sentiment.

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    …are determined by Wesenwille (natural will)—i.e., natural and spontaneously arising emotions and expressions of sentiment.

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  • Tönnies, Ferdinand
    Ferdinand Tönnies

    In his view, Wesenwille is manifested in Gemeinschaft (community), which is maintained by traditional rules and a universal sense of solidarity and which fits the organic theory of social union. Gemeinschaft tends to change into the Kürwille-based Gesellschaft (society), in which rational self-interest is the stronger element. Gesellschaft…

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    In his view, Wesenwille is manifested in Gemeinschaft (community), which is maintained by traditional rules and a universal sense of solidarity and which fits the organic theory of social union. Gemeinschaft tends to change into the Kürwille-based Gesellschaft (society), in which rational self-interest is the stronger element. Gesellschaft…

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