This article explores the insights of the Italian Marxist philosopher Domenico Losurdo on Stalin,with a focus on his controversial work:Stalin:History and Cri-tique of a Black Legend.Losurdo sheds light on the metamor...This article explores the insights of the Italian Marxist philosopher Domenico Losurdo on Stalin,with a focus on his controversial work:Stalin:History and Cri-tique of a Black Legend.Losurdo sheds light on the metamorphosis of Stalin's image from a revered leader into a human monster”and challenges the equation of Stalin with Hitler(the“twin monsters theory”).He advocates for a balanced perspective that refutes the veneration-demonisation dichotomy and offers original criticism on various facets of the“black legend”:Stalin's alleged self-cult of personality;the common juxtaposition of Soviet Gulags with Nazi camps;and accusations of geno-cide against Ukrainians(known as the Holodomor)and antisemitism.The article also highlights Losurdo's methodology,consisting of a comprehensive comparative approach that calls into question the liberal tradition to reveal parallels between its darker aspects and Nazism.Losurdo demonstrates how the twin monsters theory eventually serves to bolster liberalism's claim of moral superiority.Moreover,his work extends beyond Stalin to provide a wider assessment and criticism of most of the contemporary historiography's themes and approaches,revealing how history is often manipulated for political reasons.展开更多
This study critically examines the limitations of liberalism in effectively addressing the climate crisis,informed by Domenico Losurdo's critique and the lens of posthumanism.It illuminates the core liberal focus ...This study critically examines the limitations of liberalism in effectively addressing the climate crisis,informed by Domenico Losurdo's critique and the lens of posthumanism.It illuminates the core liberal focus on individual rights and autonomy,which stands in stark contrast with the collective,interconnected nature of global environmental challenges.Through a detailed engagement with Losurdo's analytical framework and posthumanist philosophy,the paper argues for a fundamental shift within liberal thought.This involves the incorporation of a robust environmental ethic and a commitment to global justice to reconcile the intrinsic values of liberalism with the urgent demands of environmental sustainability and collective action.The proposed reconfigured liberal philosophy seeks to combine its traditional strengths with a renewed focus on collective well-being,offering a more comprehensive and effective strategy for confronting the existential threat of the climate crisis.This study argues that such a reimagined liberal approach not only enhances its relevance in the face of global environmental challenges but also serves as a viable pathway toward promoting a more just and sustainable future.展开更多
文摘This article explores the insights of the Italian Marxist philosopher Domenico Losurdo on Stalin,with a focus on his controversial work:Stalin:History and Cri-tique of a Black Legend.Losurdo sheds light on the metamorphosis of Stalin's image from a revered leader into a human monster”and challenges the equation of Stalin with Hitler(the“twin monsters theory”).He advocates for a balanced perspective that refutes the veneration-demonisation dichotomy and offers original criticism on various facets of the“black legend”:Stalin's alleged self-cult of personality;the common juxtaposition of Soviet Gulags with Nazi camps;and accusations of geno-cide against Ukrainians(known as the Holodomor)and antisemitism.The article also highlights Losurdo's methodology,consisting of a comprehensive comparative approach that calls into question the liberal tradition to reveal parallels between its darker aspects and Nazism.Losurdo demonstrates how the twin monsters theory eventually serves to bolster liberalism's claim of moral superiority.Moreover,his work extends beyond Stalin to provide a wider assessment and criticism of most of the contemporary historiography's themes and approaches,revealing how history is often manipulated for political reasons.
文摘This study critically examines the limitations of liberalism in effectively addressing the climate crisis,informed by Domenico Losurdo's critique and the lens of posthumanism.It illuminates the core liberal focus on individual rights and autonomy,which stands in stark contrast with the collective,interconnected nature of global environmental challenges.Through a detailed engagement with Losurdo's analytical framework and posthumanist philosophy,the paper argues for a fundamental shift within liberal thought.This involves the incorporation of a robust environmental ethic and a commitment to global justice to reconcile the intrinsic values of liberalism with the urgent demands of environmental sustainability and collective action.The proposed reconfigured liberal philosophy seeks to combine its traditional strengths with a renewed focus on collective well-being,offering a more comprehensive and effective strategy for confronting the existential threat of the climate crisis.This study argues that such a reimagined liberal approach not only enhances its relevance in the face of global environmental challenges but also serves as a viable pathway toward promoting a more just and sustainable future.
