Will to Power: An Inquiry by Trial and Error.

A reprint is presented of the article "Will to Power: An Inquiry by Trial and Error," by Kurt Riezler, which appeared in volume 9, number 1 of the journal February 1942. The article discusses what the author describes as the fundamental desire in human nature for social power, which he refers to as the will to power. An overview of the desire of a leader to dominate and exert a certain degree of control over a group, including in regard to the charisma of leaders and to have a penchant for deception, is provided. The relationship between the will to power and vanity is discussed.