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This article explores the resurgence of fascism in European liberal democracies through critical readings of contemporary theories.

February 14, 2026Theory Culture & SocietyOpen Access

On Late Fascism: Derrida, Toscano and the Return of Absolute Hostility

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The article examines fascism's resurgence in liberal democracies, suggesting implications for political responses.

This article explores the resurgence of fascism in European liberal democracies through critical readings of contemporary theories.
Analyzes Alberto Toscano’s work on late fascism.
Examines the role of aesthetic simulacra in the rise of ultra-right parties.
Utilizes Jacques Derrida’s writings on political inheritance.
Identifies a direct link between historical racial hostility and the appeal of modern fascism.
Argues for the necessity of understanding current ultra-right movements through a new theoretical lens.
Explores the potential for both reactionary and ethical responses to the global crisis.

Ross Abbinnett (2026) studied this question.

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