Vladimir Ferrari Puzone

Nunca fomos tão modernos? Notas sobre o esgotamento da modernização no Brasil contemporâneo

Introduction

Nunca fomos tão modernos? notas sobre o esgotamento da modernização no brasil contemporâneo. Explore a crise da modernização no Brasil contemporâneo, a exaustão do capitalismo neoliberal e o retorno de formas violentas de controle social.

Abstract

Este trabalho procura refletir a atual crise no Brasil a partir das categorias “modernização” e “brasilianização do mundo”, considerando parte da teoria social brasileira da última década sobre o esgotamento das possibilidades da modernização do país diante da crise da acumulação capitalista (Francisco de Oliveira, Paulo Arantes e Marildo Menegat). O exame dessas noções mostra a permanência das expectativas de a sociedade brasileira atingir patamares de desenvolvimento capitalista dos países centrais e os limites internos do capitalismo brasileiro. Ou seja, a dinâmica social brasileira nas últimas décadas foi alterada com o neoliberalismo, o que levou a uma exaustão de algumas formas sociais modernas que acomodam as contradições e os antagonismos. Assim, sugere-se que as tendências próprias da sociedade brasileira acompanham a crise da política institucional e o retorno de formas violentas de controle dos conflitos, repondo características da sociedade moderna que pareciam estar ultrapassadas.

Review

The paper, titled "Nunca fomos tão modernos? Notas sobre o esgotamento da modernização no Brasil contemporâneo," presents a highly relevant and ambitious inquiry into Brazil's contemporary crisis. It proposes to analyze this complex situation through the critical lens of "modernização" and the concept of "brasilianização do mundo," engaging with prominent Brazilian social theorists such as Francisco de Oliveira, Paulo Arantes, and Marildo Menegat. The abstract clearly articulates the paper's objective: to explore the exhaustion of Brazil's modernization project in light of the crisis of capitalist accumulation and the persistent, yet unfulfilled, expectations of achieving developed capitalist status. A significant strength of this work lies in its ambitious theoretical framework and its direct confrontation with pressing contemporary issues. The abstract promises a compelling examination of how internal limits of Brazilian capitalism, coupled with the profound impact of neoliberalism over recent decades, have led to the "exaustão de algumas formas sociais modernas." This framework is particularly insightful in connecting the demise of these modern forms with the crisis of institutional politics and the disturbing resurgence of violent conflict resolution mechanisms, thereby highlighting a re-emergence of characteristics previously thought to be overcome. The paper's engagement with a specific lineage of Brazilian critical thought offers a robust intellectual foundation for its arguments, suggesting a nuanced understanding of the country's socio-economic trajectory. While the abstract is highly promising and sets an important agenda, a full paper would benefit from elaborating on certain key aspects. It would be crucial to clearly delineate how the "exaustão de algumas formas sociais modernas" is precisely understood and empirically demonstrated, and what specific "formas" are being referenced. Furthermore, a deeper exploration into the causal links between neoliberalism, the exhaustion of modernization, and the "retorno de formas violentas de controle dos conflitos" would strengthen the argument, perhaps by offering concrete examples or further theoretical elaboration beyond the abstract's broad strokes. The paper has the potential to make a substantial contribution by not only re-interpreting existing theories but also by providing fresh analytical insights into the specific nuances of Brazil's current predicament and the implications of this perceived "esgotamento."

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