Proposition 033 – Institutional operation depends on conduct

When insufficient numbers of individuals perform the conduct nec­essary for an institution to function, its social operation diminishes and the power resting on it disappears.

• Explanation. When norms, expectations and conceptions concerning an institution’s legitimacy have become part of personal and circle civilisations, individuals’ thinking, judgement, volition and conduct correspond more closely to that institution. They are consequently more likely to act in accordance with it without external pres­sure. Internalised civilisation elements thus help repro­duce the institution in the conduct of individuals.