Pascal Couchepin's reading: «Typhoon».»

Le Regard Libre N° 65 - Pascal Couchepin

Each month, we feature a column by one of the personalities who give us the pleasure of alternating between the two. Current affairs, history, politics and philosophy: former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin's readings.

A generation ago, the term charisma had a strong religious connotation. It was a divine gift enjoyed by a person who had a duty to use it for the good of his or her community. Today, charisma has become more simply the ability to convince crowds through the charm of one's personality. Individual talent certainly contributes to this, but even more so do the swarms of communication specialists who forge the image of political leaders. Does Trump have charisma?

A ce terme, je préfère celui plus traditionnel d’«autorité», c’est-à-dire la capacité de sâ