| Description |
1 online resource (x, 176 pages) |
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Extremism and democracy |
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Routledge studies in extremism and democracy.
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| Contents |
Introduction: Evola in context -- Magic, idealism and the need for the absolute -- Tradition and history -- 'A rigorous political doctrine' -- Nations, nationalism, empire and Europe -- The strategy for the right: Men and ruins -- Race, sex and anti-Semitism -- Conclusion: Evola and modern conservatism |
| Summary |
"Julius Evolas writing covered a vast range of subjects, from a distinctive and categorical ideological outlook and has been extremely influential on a significant number of extreme right thinkers, activists and organisations. This book is the first full length study in English to present his political thought to a wider audience, beyond that of his followers and sympathisers, and to bring into the open the study of a neglected strand of contemporary Western thought, that of traditionalism. Evola deserves more attention because he is an influential writer. His following comes from an important if largely ignored political movement: activists and commentators whose political positions are, like his, avowedly traditionalist, authoritarian, anti-modern, anti-democratic and anti-liberal. With honourable exceptions, contemporary academic study tends to treat these groups as a minority within a minority, a sub-species of Fascism, from whom they are held to derive their ideas and their support. This work seeks to bring out more clearly the complexity of Evolas post-war strategy, so as to explain how he can be adopted both by the neo-fascist groups committed to violence, and by groups such as the European New Right whose approach is more aimed at influence from within liberal democracies. Furlong also recognises the relevance of Evolas ideas to anti-globalisation arguments, including a re-examination of his arguments for detachment and spontaneism (apolitia)"-- Provided by publisher |
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"Julius Evola's writing covered a vast range of subjects, from a distinctive and categorical ideological outlook and has been extremely influential on a significant number of extreme right thinkers, activists and organisations. This book is the first full length study in English to present his political thought to a wider audience, beyond that of his followers and sympathisers, and to bring into the open the study of a neglected strand of contemporary Western thought, that of traditionalism"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Evola, Julius, 1898-1974 -- Political and social views
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| SUBJECT |
Evola, Julius, 1898-1974 fast |
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Evola, Julius 1898-1974 gnd |
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Political science -- Philosophy.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Ideologies -- Democracy.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- Political Parties.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- History & Theory.
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Political and social views
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Political science -- Philosophy
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Politisches Denken
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780203816912 |
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0203816919 |
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1283241668 |
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9781283241663 |
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