1h The Era and its Equivalents. Vyacheslav Kazarin

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ADDITION


THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF THE ERA AND ITS POSSIBLE ANALOGUES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS


Abstract

The question of the state structure within the framework of the ontology of the ERA is of particular interest, since this system arises not as a political theory in the classical sense of the term, but as a cultural-ontological model of civilisational development. Therefore, the search for analogues should not be conducted amongst political regimes as such, but amongst systems in which education, culture, personal development and social responsibility were regarded as the foundation of the state structure.

The analysis shows that there are no direct analogues to ERA.

Nevertheless, there are certain typological overlaps with a number of historical and contemporary models.



THE METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEM OF COMPARISON


Most existing states are structured around one of the following basic principles:

• political power;
• a market economy;
• religion;
• national identity;
• security;
• social welfare.

In the ERA model under reconstruction, a different category becomes the central principle:
human development as the ultimate goal of social organisation.
This is precisely why any comparison of the ERA with contemporary states will always be incomplete.



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I. THE ERA AND THE PLATONIC STATE


General Characteristics

The most ancient and most obvious parallel is found in Plato’s philosophy.
In his model, the state exists to foster the finest human qualities.

It is founded on:

• upbringing;
• education;
• culture;
• the harmonious development of the individual.

The state’s most important resource is not wealth, but the quality of its citizens.


Differences

The Platonic model:

• is hierarchical;
• is class-based;
• presupposes fixed social roles.

ERA envisages:

• lifelong development;
• the possibility of constantly expanding human capabilities;
• the absence of permanently fixed roles.

Conclusion

In terms of its educational nature, ERA is closest to the Platonic tradition, but is considerably less static.



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II. ERA AND THE RUSSIAN COSMIST TRADITION
The closest philosophical parallel is Russian cosmism.


In particular, the works of:

• Nikolai Fyodorov;
• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky;
• Vladimir Vernadsky.

They are united by the idea that humanity must transcend mere biological existence and become an active participant in the evolution of the world.

What coincides with ERA

The following principles coincide:

• development is more important than consumption;
• knowledge is the foundation of civilisation;
• culture has cosmic significance;
• human beings are regarded as agents of further evolution.

Differences

Cosmism focuses primarily on the future of humanity as a species.

ERA places significantly greater emphasis on:

• education;
• upbringing;
• everyday culture;
• personal development.


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III. ERA AND THE SCANDINAVIAN MODEL OF THE STATE


Among modern states, the Scandinavian countries can be considered the closest practical analogy:

• Sweden;
• Norway;
• Finland;
• Denmark.

[This refers exclusively to certain institutional elements, rather than a complete overlap.]

Common features

In these countries, considerable attention is paid to:

• education;
• social trust;
• culture;
• the development of human capital.

The state regards investment in people as the primary form of social development.

Differences

The Scandinavian model remains:

• liberal;
• market-based;
• consumer-oriented in its economic structure.

ERA, on the other hand, implies a much more profound civilisational shift from a consumer economy to a development economy.


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IV. ERA AND CONFUCIAN CIVILISATION
There are interesting parallels with the Confucian tradition.


Common features

In both systems:

• education is of paramount importance;
• personal self-improvement precedes public governance;
• social harmony depends on the moral character of the individual.

Differences

The Confucian model is largely geared towards preserving the established order.
ERA is geared towards continuous development and cultural renewal.


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V. THE ERA AND VERNADSKY’S NOOSPHERE STATE

From the perspective of political philosophy, Vladimir Vernadsky’s concept of the noosphere represents the most promising analogue.


Common features

The following propositions coincide:

• reason becomes the primary factor in the world’s development;
• knowledge is of strategic importance;
• humanity constitutes a single evolutionary system.

Differences

The noosphere describes primarily a global process.
ERA, combined with a global worldview, also attempts to provide a concrete model for:

• education;
• culture;
• social organisation;
• everyday life.


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VI. IS AN ANALOGY WITH CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL REGIMES POSSIBLE?

If we use classical political science categories, ERA does not fit neatly into the familiar types of statehood.


It is not:

• liberalism;
• socialism;
• communism;
• conservatism;
• nationalism [in the modern sense];
• technocracy.

The reason is simple.
All the models listed are built around:

• property;
• power;
• the market;
• classes;
• the state.

ERA is built around the human being of primordial tradition and their global development.
That is why it has a different centre of gravity.


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VII. WHAT MIGHT A STATE OF THE ERA LOOK LIKE?

If we were to reconstruct the political system based on the body of ideas already discussed, we might envisage the following characteristics.


1. People would be the primary resource
The main areas of investment would be:

• upbringing;
• education;
• culture;
• science;
• creativity.


2. The quality of the individual would be the key indicator of development
Not merely:

• GDP;
• consumption levels;
• production volumes.

But first and foremost:

• level of education;
• creative activity;
• cultural maturity;
• capacity for creation.


3. Policy will be subordinated to the development of culture

The state will cease to be regarded as an end in itself.
Its function will be reduced to maintaining the conditions for human development.


4. The economy will become a tool for development

Production will be assessed not only by profit, but also by its impact on:

• culture;
• education;
• quality of life;
• the development of abilities.


Final conclusion

From an academic point of view, there appear to be no direct analogues to the political structure of the ERA.


The closest elements are scattered across various systems:

System Similarities with the ERA

Platon – an educational state;
Russian Cosmism – a civilisation of development;
Vernadsky – the noospheric perspective;
Confucianism – the priority of upbringing;
The Scandinavian model – investment in the individual;


However, none of them combines the following simultaneously:

• the ontology of development;
• cultural philosophy;
• an educational model;
• aesthetic theory;
• a social system;
• a civilisational perspective.


Therefore, ERA can be characterised as a cultural-anthropological model of a developmental state, in which the primary focus of social organisation is

not power,
not the market,
nor ideology,

but the systematic realisation of the creative, intellectual and spiritual-moral potential of the individual.



Arina Ryazantseva, art historian and biographer of the composer Vyacheslav Kazarin
Russia, Moscow 2026

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