Massimo Modonesi
Professor and chair in Political and Social Sciences at the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM), specializing in Marxist theory, social movements, and political subjectivation; author of The Antagonistic Principle and Subalternity, Antagonism, Autonomy.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 43min
Massimo Modonesi, "The Antagonistic Principle: Marxism and Political Action" (Haymarket, 2019)
Massimo Modonesi is a professor at the Autonomous National University of Mexico, focusing on Marxist theory and social movements. Joining him is Maria Vignau, a researcher and educator pursuing her PhD. Together, they delve into the concepts of subalternity, antagonism, and autonomy in political subjectivation. They discuss the complexities of class struggle, the dynamics of resistance versus rebellion, and the challenges facing Latin American social movements today. The conversation also touches on Gramsci's ideas about subalterns and how movements can regain their momentum.
Oct 20, 2025 • 43min
Massimo Modonesi, "The Antagonistic Principle: Marxism and Political Action" (Haymarket, 2019)
Massimo Modonesi is a professor and expert on Marxism and Latin American social movements, joined by researcher Maria Vignau. They discuss the concept of political subjectivity, exploring the triad of subalternity, antagonism, and autonomy in the context of resistance. They critique contemporary analyses that overlook the importance of class struggle, differentiating between defensive resistance and rebellious insubordination. Modonesi also highlights historical anti-neoliberal movements in Latin America and current challenges facing progressive governments, emphasizing the potential for renewed resistance.
