Abstract:
The question of power is one of the most difficult and
complex phenomena to analyze. The question of power is not only a complex one, but the
notion itself is a multidimensional phenomenon. Michael Mann introduced IEMP model of power - four sources of social power – ideological, economic,
military and political. They fundamentally determine the structure of societies. As a form of ideological power can be viewed religious power. Religious power can be analyzed as a
form of ideological power or as a form of political power.
