Proč říkám „totalitní režimy“. Reakce na popírání totalitarismu
Why I say "totalitarian regimes". Reaction to the denial of totalitarianism

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the concept of totalitarianism, its historical and theoretical implications, and the differences between totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding these distinctions to comprehend the unique historical burdens of post-totalitarian states in Central and Eastern Europe compared to post-authoritarian states in Southern Europe and Latin America. The text also examines the role of power centers, the extent of oppression, social stratification, civil society, independent institutions, and ideology in shaping the nature and legacy of these regimes.

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