Глобализация: единство и многообразие (опыт философского анализа)

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Глобализация: единство и многообразие (опыт философского анализа)
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Globalization: unity and diversity
(An attempt of philosophical analysis)
© N.S. Kirabaev
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, 117198, Russia
The article considers globalization as a modernization theory and an ideal structure
(unity in diversity) as well as an empirical process and localization (diversity in unity). It
is noted that an optimistic myth about progress is laid in globalization as an ideal struc-
ture, while the multiplicity of practices of globalization shows that this myth is often used
to demonize everything which is at variance with displaying the idea of “progress” in
real life practice. It is emphasized that the “Islamic factor” in politics and culture has
come to be considered as a source of conflicts in the modern world. Analysis of the Mus-
lim civilization shows the necessity of considering Islam as a unity in diversity, because
Islam in different countries always has been having its own unique face. To understand
the potential of the dialogue between the Muslim East and West, as well as to overcome
stereotypes in understanding the paradigm of Islam and Muslim culture, it is important to
identify what is stable and unique in it on the one hand, and what is transient and chang-
ing on the other hand.
Keywords: globalization, localization, mentality, Muslim civilization, Islam, social con-
flicts, dialogue of cultures
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