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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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- Enzo Traverso reflects on his formative years in Italy, highlighting the diverse leftist movements that shaped his Marxist foundations.
- He emphasizes the need for contemporary leftists to revitalize revolutionary ideals while critically engaging with their historical contexts to inspire social transformation.
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Enzo Traverso's Intellectual Journey
Enzo Traverso reflects on his formative years in Italy, where he became politically active and embraced Marxism as a teenager during the early 1970s. He describes the diverse leftist landscape of Italy at that time, including influences from Maoism, Guevaraism, and operaismo, as well as the significance of the Trotskyist movement in shaping his intellectual path. Despite recognizing the weakness of Trotskyism in Italy, Traverso was drawn to it due to a deep interest in history and theoretical debates surrounding Marxism and anarchism. He highlights how being surrounded by a diverse range of left-wing organizations allowed him to develop a solid foundation in Marxist thought and engage with ideas that would influence his later academic work.
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