New Political Values for a World in Crisis

Abstract

The world is in a state of crisis which endangers its future. This statement is the starting point for the thinking and action of the Club of Rome. The latter feels, in fact, that humanity is faced with a series of problems which are worldwide and which require immediate action. The extraordinary development of science and technology together with exponential and anarchic growth are at the basis of these complex, interdependent, and universal problems which face us and which could threaten the very survival of the species. The Club of Rome draws our attention to these problems in the search for common remedial action. They suggest various approaches-a state of equilibrium, organic growth, a new international order "world solidarity revolution," a new humanism-always claiming to transcend all ideological commitments. This article attempts to examine the political options which the Club of Rome puts forward through these various approaches that all have the same goal, the survival of humanity. It challenges the claim of ideological neutrality showing that these political options are based on very precise ideological positions that are not at all new.