""A General Theory of Authority"" by Yves Rene Marie Simon is a philosophical exploration of the concept of authority. Drawing on a wide range of historical and contemporary sources, Simon offers a comprehensive analysis of what it means to hold authority and how it is legitimized. He examines the role of power, coercion, and consent in the exercise of authority, and considers the ways in which authority can be abused or misused. Throughout the book, Simon argues that authority is essential for human society to function, but that it must be subject to certain ethical and moral constraints in order to be just and legitimate. This thought-provoking work is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, ethics, or the nature of power and authority.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.