Naslov
Controversies of Liberalism in the Age of Globalization

Autori
Kukoč, Mislav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
World Philosophy Day: Philosophy in the Dialogue of Cultures

Mjesto i datum
Moskva, Ruska Federacija, 16.11.2009. - 19.11.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
neo-liberalism; libertarianism; social liberalism; globalization

Sažetak
One of numerous definitions of globalization describes it as a dynamic whereby the social structures of modernity, such as capitalism, bureaucracy, high technology, and philosophy of rationalism and liberalism are spread the world over. Indeed, in that sense, liberalism has in general prevailed as the authoritative policy framework in present-day globalization. Most governments have promoted neoliberal policies toward globalization, as well as influential multilateral agencies have continually linked globalization with liberalization. Generally speaking, neoliberal ideas recently gained widespread unquestioned acceptance as ‘common sense’. On the other hand, neoliberalism as a sort of philosophical, political and economic theory known as libertarianism, which has generally prevailed as theoretical approach in contemporary globalization, does not have much in common with the ideal of liberal democracy of well-ordered society, which arises from quite different ideas, aspects and dimensions of liberal philosophy. Social philosophy of liberalism, developed by Kant, Mill, Dewey and Rawls, has promoted the idea of modern liberal democracy which is generally based on the rule of law, protection of human and civil rights, ideas of equality and justice as fairness. In that sense “affirmative action” programmes in favour of the least advantaged groups are fully consonant with a general liberal philosophy that protects individual rights.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filozofija

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