What's Left of Philosophy 88 | On Late Fascism w/ Alberto Toscano
May 2, 2024
Expert on contemporary far-right movements, Alberto Toscano, discusses late fascism, distinguishing it from past fascism. Exploring how Black and anti-colonial perspectives can help understand contemporary fascism. Critiquing liberal discourse's failure to grasp the specificity of fascism and highlighting the importance of anti-fascist thought.
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Fascism vs. Totalitarianism
- Fascism is often mistakenly equated with totalitarianism, ignoring its pluralistic and violent freedoms in historical European contexts.
- This misinterpretation obscures connections to contemporary reactionary politics centered on distorted notions of freedom.
Black and Anti-Colonial Fascism Insights
- Black and anti-colonial thinkers reframe fascism by exposing its colonial and racial capitalist roots.
- Their analysis reveals how fascism operates variably in liberal societies, especially in racialized carceral systems.
Focus Anti-Fascism Locally
- Focus anti-fascist politics more on local and state levels rather than electoral cycles.
- Resist liberal fixation on personalities and understand fascization occurs legally within liberal democracies.