Bassem Chit and Revolutionary Socialism in Lebanon

This article discusses the Lebanese activist and writer Bassem Chit as an example of the intellectual rebel in Lebanon and the Arab world. It analyses the ideological tradition of revolutionary socialism and the Arab left. Through an analysis of interviews and articles, Haugbolle attempts to locate...

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Main Author: Sune Haugbolle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies 2016-05-01
Series:Middle East : Topics & Arguments
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Online Access:http://meta-journal.net/article/view/4090
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Summary:This article discusses the Lebanese activist and writer Bassem Chit as an example of the intellectual rebel in Lebanon and the Arab world. It analyses the ideological tradition of revolutionary socialism and the Arab left. Through an analysis of interviews and articles, Haugbolle attempts to locate the place and nature of intellectual production in the organisation of revolutionary activity, and the particular role rebel intellectuals play in bringing about social change. It draws on the sociology of intellectuals, in particular Gramsci, in the analysis of Bassem Chit’s work and his post mortem veneration.
ISSN:2196-629X