Globalization refers to economic, political, social and cultural processes that lead to changes in living conditions and thus the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world. Globalization has stimulated technological progress and economic growth, but it has also led to increased economic inequality among people, excessive environmental pollution, endangered employment security, the destruction of cultures, an increase in life-threatening diseases and frequent terrorist attacks. Due to the large number of adverse social consequences, anti-globalization protests often occur. Today, economists, scientists, philosophers, and activists around the world are trying to figure out how to reduce the negative effects of globalization on society and the economy. One of the tasks of globalization was aimed at more humane relations in the world, increasing feelings for other people and cultures, developing a sense of unity, coexistence and diversity to increase awareness of common roots. From a philosophical point of view, only with such foundations is globalization permanent and sustainable. In this paper, the origin and development of globalization through history will be described and most attention will be paid to the positive and negative impacts of globalization on society.