On the Holistic Approach in the Theory of International Relations
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Abstract (English):
Based on the phenomenon of optical holography, the ontological problem of the "whole-part" is discussed in relation to the theory of international relations. An attempt is made to rethink the established view in the IR theory, which implies by the "whole" a set of "parts" – sovereign states. The "cases" of ethnic and religious components in modern political processes are considered. An assumption is made that the "whole" in the IR theory is revealed by this or that observer and/or method only partially – to the extent of being equipped with a certain cultural thesaurus. This, in turn, indicates the need for intercultural dialogue and its key role in the assembly and comprehension of the "whole", which are inaccessible to the subjects of international relations separately – in the absence of dialogue.

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whole-part problem, holography, holism, implicate order, intercultural dialogue
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