For a left populism

by Mouffe, Chantal

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Title Statements

Full title :For a left populism / Chantal Mouffe.

Summary

"What is the 'populist moment' and what does it mean for the left? We are currently witnessing in Western Europe a 'populist moment' that signals the crisis of neoliberal hegemony. The central axis of the political conflict will be between right- and left-wing populism. By establishing a frontier between 'the people' and 'the oligarchy, ' a left-populist strategy could bring together the manifold struggles against subordination, oppression and discrimination. This strategy acknowledges that democratic discourse plays a crucial role in the political imaginary of our societies. And through the construction of a collective will, mobilizing common affects in defence of equality and social justice, it will be possible to combat the xenophobic policies promoted by right-wing populism. In redrawing political frontiers, this 'populist moment' points to a 'return of the political' after years of postpolitics. A return may open the way for authoritarian solutions--through regimes that weaken liberal-democratic institutions--but it could also lead to a reaffirmation and extension of democratic values."--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2018
Edition:[CA & US version]

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Verso
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2018

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781786637581, 1786637588, 9781786637574, 178663757X
oclc:on1039684451
LC Classification:JC423
Dewey Decimal:320.56/62

Introduction -- The populist moment -- Learning from Thatcherism -- Radicalizing democracy -- The construction of a people -- Conclusion -- Theoretical appendix.

Subjects

democracy PHILOSOPHY -- Political POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference Populism Populisme Right and left (Political science)