Marcuse demanded revolutionary theory oppose both neo-fascism and Soviet communism equally
Evidence
Neo-fascist and Soviet societies are economic and class enemies, and war between them is probable. Both, however, are anti-revolutionary and inimical to socialism in the essential forms of their rule … Under these circumstances, there is only one way for revolutionary theory to progress: it must take a ruthless and unequivocal stand against both systems, and stand up uncompromisingly for orthodox Marxist doctrine in opposition to both. — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School, 1664
Categorization
- XREF: Marcuse here holds an equidistant anti-bloc position that echoes the Soviet critique of ‘social fascism’ but reversed; connects to the Institute’s quarrel with orthodox Marxist doctrine. — connects to: Marcuse predicted postwar states would polarize into neo-fascist and Soviet blocs — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School: Its History,…, 1663; Marcuse in 1947 required denunciation of communism be merely theoretical and subordinate; Lenin’s anti-left-opportunism doctrine legitimized Communist accommodation with capitalism (+5 more)
Broader Connections
- Marcuse predicted postwar states would polarize into neo-fascist and Soviet blocs
#expands(0.80) — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School, 1663 - Marcuse in 1947 required denunciation of communism be merely theoretical and subordinate
#contradicts(0.78) - Adorno’s earlier anti-fascist position demanded denunciation of Communist policy remain purely theoretical
#contradicts(0.78) — Rolf Wiggershaus, The Frankfurt School, 1674 - Fascism and Soviet communism each combined left and right trait clusters
#expands(0.75) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 672 - Lenin’s anti-left-opportunism doctrine legitimized Communist accommodation with capitalism
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