

Fascism, Marxism and Israel | Enzo Traverso
Oct 29, 2024
Enzo Traverso, a prominent writer and political scientist from Cornell University, delves into his journey through radical leftist movements and the evolution of Marxist thought. He discusses the rise of new far-right groups and their distinctions from classical fascism, alongside insights from his latest book on revolutionary movements. The conversation touches on the complexities of left-wing melancholia and the fraught relationship between Jewish identity and geopolitical tensions, particularly in the context of the war in Gaza.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Left-Wing Ideologies in 1970s Italy
04:39 • 26min
Reassessing Krakauer and Critical Theory
30:25 • 20min
Revisiting Totalitarianism
50:38 • 8min
Exploring Fascism and Its Historical Roots
59:01 • 14min
Emerging Post-Fascism: A Modern Perspective
01:12:48 • 10min
Left Wing Melancholia: History and Reflection
01:23:07 • 10min
Jewish Identity in Crisis
01:33:02 • 6min