Sociological contributions of Max Weber for the discussion of legal and legitimate in the framework of a theory of authority

Abstract

The present seeks to make a comprehensive approach to the sociological thinking of Max Weber from his work, emphasizing the theory of authority to understand the complex relationship between legality and legitimacy. Where the concept of Weberian authority distances itself from the authoritarianism of fascist thoughts and democratic entelechies become metaphysical collectivisms, to propose sociologically an idea of authority that is legitimized by decisions, positions and responsibilities of those who establish relations of authority.

Keywords

• Max Weber
• legalidad
• legitimidad
• autoridad
• fascistas