Marxism and the National Question: Domenico Losurdo's Contribution to the Dialectics of the National and International. Issue 4 (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pautasso, Diego; Fernandes, Marcelo; Doria, Gaio
• Is Part Of: International critical thought. Volume 9:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 581
• Page End: 598
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: National question -- Domenico Losurdo -- Marxism -- nationalism -- internationalism; Critical thinking -- Periodicals; Current events -- Periodicals; 153.4205
• DOI: 10.1080/21598282.2019.1695533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2159-8282

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In the works of Marx and Engels, the national question does not assume a central role, although their reflections on the independence of Ireland and Poland are very important. From the Second International onwards the debate increased its relevance, particularly through Rosa Luxembourg's remarks and Lenin's formulations of imperialism, self-determination, and national liberation struggles. However, it was during the challenges of national independence and construction in the socialist experiences that the national question became central. Domenico Losurdo, addressing the national-international dialectic, contributed to the theoretical maturation of the national question within Marxism, since his views enable a multiscale approach to class struggle in the context of transformations of capitalism and the international system. This article aims to analyze the controversial debate on the national question from the perspective of the formulations of Domenico Losurdo.