Original scientific paper

IMPERIAL ORDER OF GLOBALIZATION

Rade Kalanj ; Faculty of Philosophy, Zagreb

Abstract

Starting from the insight that theoretical discussions on globalization for the most part include or overstress its particular dimensions, the paper concentrates upon those approaches which attempt at defining the mere order of globalization, i.e. its fundamental presuppositions. Because of this, our whole analysis is being dedicated to the conception by Antonio Negri and Michael Hardt. This conception has evoked special reactions in theoretical circles not only because of Negri's distinctiveness as an author, but also because the conception represents an attempt to bring the discussion on globalization to a synthetic and radical level of insight. The said conception is based on the notion of empire which takes form and materializes itself as a globalization order. It has been shown what the empire is, which are its traditional roots, to what extent it differs from the classical imperialism and what are the meanings of sovreignty, biopolitics, bio–power, legitimity, conflict etc. within its framework. Discussed is also the question of a possible alternative to the imperial order, while special attention is being paid to the notion of mass and its political subjectivity.

Keywords

bio–power; biopolitics; state–nation; globalization; empire; imperialism; legitimity; mass; new world order; sovereignty

Hrčak ID:

141325

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/141325

Publication date:

15.9.2001.

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