Betweean totalitarianism and democracy:

Hannah Arendt, law and challenges in the era of globalization and political extremism – Brazil (2020–2025)

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https://doi.org/10.23925/2596-3333.v1n1.72948

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Hannah Arendt, Democracy, Totalitarianism

Abstract

This article investigates the tension between totalitarianism and democracy in contemporary times, drawing on the work of Hannah Arendt and her concepts of terror, ideology, and domination, and relates them to the political context in Brazil between 2020 and 2025. It analyzes the use of law as an instrument both for the erosion and defense of democratic institutions, especially in the face of phenomena such as Bolsonarism, attacks on the judiciary, fake news, and political radicalization. It discusses how globalization, digital networks, and religious extremism have influenced the political process, and the role of actors such as the STF (Supreme Federal Court), TSE (Superior Electoral Court), and authoritarian movements. Despite latent totalitarian threats, Brazil has shown signs of democratic resilience, supported by legal and institutional strategies.

Author Biography

Clayton Zocarato, Unimar

Possui graduação em Licenciatura em História pelo Centro Universitário Central Paulista (2005) - Unicep - São Carlos - SP, graduação em Filosofia pelo Centro Universitário Claretiano (2016) - Ceuclar - Campus de São José do Rio Preto – SP, Técnico em Comércio Exterior pelas Faculdades Eficaz, e atualmente cursa Serviços Jurídicos e Notoriais na Unimar. Especialista em Medicina y Arte com ênfase em Gilles Deleuze e Equizoanálise onde é também pesquisador do Centro de Medicina y Arte de Rosário – Argentina. Especialista em Ensino pela UFSCAR, especialista em Psicopedagogia Institucional pela Fundepe – Unesp, Especialista em História da África pela Faculdade de Minas Gerais.

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2025-10-21

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Zocarato, C. (2025). Betweean totalitarianism and democracy:: Hannah Arendt, law and challenges in the era of globalization and political extremism – Brazil (2020–2025). Revista Fronteiras Interdisciplinares Do Direito, 1(1), e72948. https://doi.org/10.23925/2596-3333.v1n1.72948

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Fronteiras Interdisciplinares do Direito

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