Totalitaristiset
Totalitaristiset is Finnish terminology used in political science and public discourse to describe regimes, ideas, or practices associated with totalitarian governance. The term refers to systems in which a centralized authority seeks to control nearly all aspects of political, economic, cultural, and private life, guided by an official ideology and reinforced by mass mobilization, propaganda, and coercive force.
Etymology and scope: The concept builds on totalitarismi, derived from Latin totalis and the suffix -ismi. In
Key features commonly associated with totalitaristiset systems include a single dominant party or leader, an overarching
Differences from authoritarianism: Both aim to limit political freedoms, but totalitaristiset regimes typically strive for comprehensive
Historical context: The term gained prominence in 20th-century scholarship, notably in analyses of Nazism and Stalinism.
See also: Totalitarianism, authoritarianism, ideology, propaganda, police state.