Two Sides of the 1968 Legacy
2019; Foreign Affairs; Volume: 17; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.31278/1810-6374-2019-17-4-127-156
ISSN2618-9844
Autores Tópico(s)Communism, Protests, Social Movements
ResumoThis article analyzes two responses by the Left to the turbulent events of 1968 in Europe and the failed attempt at revolution: the turn towards postmodern theory and the "minorities policy" is contrasted with the transition to urban guerilla warfare.The paper argues that the theoretical degradation of a considerable part of leftist thought after 1968 was a result of the transition to postmodernist attitudes.The article also analyzes the penetration of these trends into the concept of sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein, one of the most influential left-wing theorists.The article traces the logic behind the emergence of urban guerillas in Europe and the causes of their defeat.By analyzing both the postmodern and ultra-radical experience, the author offers some conclusions regarding the current situation and the future of Europe's Left.
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