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Application of some of the concepts covered in the course
1.
The concept of historical repetition - Hannah Arendt posits that history repeats itself and
that the present rise of global Populism is a repetition of successful populist movements
that have occurred in the past. Therefore, the argument is that by studying and
understanding the patterns and causes of past populist movements now, as it happened in
the USSR and the UK, it is possible to gain insight into the potential outcomes of current
global Populism that may affect even the USA or even lead to separationist ideologies. In
this sense, then, this concept can help the writer forecast the potential rise of populist
parties and leaders, as well as the possible consequences of their actions based on
historical examples. However, this concept may not help the writer predict the future, as
history may not necessarily repeat itself similarly. This concept overlooks that new
developments, events, and actors constantly shape history. Additionally, this concept
ignores the role of individuals and societies in shaping their future, implying that while
history offers lessons and insights, it is the eventual actions and choices of the people that
determine the course of events.
2.
The role of ideology and class struggle - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels believed that
history is driven by class struggle and that the working class would ultimately overthrow
the capitalist system. In the context of global Populism, this concept can help me forecast
the potential rise of populist movements, especially in developing countries like Kenya in
2022, fueled by economic grievances and the exploitation of the working class. This
concept, therefore, is critical in helping the writer predict the future outcome of these
movements founded on Populism and their potential impact on the current global
economic system. However, the ideology of class struggle may be insufficient to predict
the outcome of the rise in global Populism, especially considering the intricate and
emerging nature of class dynamics, with class struggle being just one component
facilitating the rise of Populism within those developing countries.
3.
The contest between the Hegelian dialectic and Peter Baehr's concept on the fragmented
nature of world history. The Hegelian debate posits that the rise of global Populism is an
almost linear accumulated response (new thesis) to the current political climate (the
thesis), assuming that history moves forward linearly and predictably. However, this
concept may not help the writer predict a future rise in Populism because, even for
developing countries with similar economic situations, every country has its own
advocating dynamics. Therefore, Baehr's concept is that the rise of global Populism is not
due to a single event or issue but rather a blend of many events and historical factors,
including economic inequality, globalization, and shifting cultural values, good examples
being the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil.
In summary, all these concepts are vital in helping predict the future rise of global Populism.
However, with the fragmented nature of history, it is almost impossible to first fully capture all
the historical factors and analyze their potential impact on future events. Additionally, the
intricacy of global politics and the erratic nature of human behavior make it challenging to
forecast the rise and impact of global Populism on democratic systems with precision.
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