Глобализация или деглобализация?

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the content and the correct use of the basic categories of modern global studies: ‘globalization’, ‘deglobalization’ and other related terms. Using the methods of logical thinking, the author identifies significant methodological problems concerning the language and conceptual apparatus of science in general and global studies in particular. The inappropriateness of using one or another unsettled or debatable term in the scientific language without preliminary clarification of its content is shown. In particular, it is argued that adding a negative prefix to a concept introduced earlier into scientific circulation changes its semantic meaning to the opposite and no more. Specific examples show that the violation of this rule leads to terminological confusion, generates empty discussions and creates additional difficulties in scientific research.