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The concept of W.O or J.W.

O is a recent (60s) response to medieval universalism


(human consensus- human family- world culture- global integration). Medieval uni.
Was based on the notion of superstructure of organic communities, modern W.O. is
based on the need to transcend nationalist fragmentations and global conflict. Ex.
League of Nations.
The main concern is the resolution of culture/politics contradiction.
Metaphorical reality?
As groups of people evolved >> differentiation of primitive/advanced,
developed/developing. Till Spanish destruction of the Inca (clash) which was
repeated over and over.
Difference in functional shape.

Traditional cultures Expansionist cultures


Based on ecosystems Biospheric cultures
Functional shape is the circle, drum. Functional shape is the missile, rocket
Needs fuel. The arrow seeks its target
>> clash.

When 2 forces come into contact >> options for resolution.


1- Subjugation-deculturation > fake equilibrium.
2- Permanent conflict leading to :
a- Permanent conflict.
b- Detente.
c- Federal arrangement where both retain some essence of id.
d- Apartheid, -ve federation.
e- Separation.
Federal arrangements cannot satisfy subdominant demands for autonomy and
remain federal.
All W.O models are based on metropolitan superstructural assumptions, leaving out
a large portion of countries.

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