Monina, I. A. Power is a Human Passion

Abstract: Review: the article is devoted to understanding the phenomenon of power from the point of view of history and philosophy. Special attention is paid at the conception of power mania suggested by Adler. The author also underlined philosophical and anthropological aspects of the problem. The article contains a brief review of modern conceptions of power. Key words: philosophy, psychology, power mania, ambition, will to power, political philosophy, personality, dominance, submission, politics, passion