The people versus the grandees: The paradox of Claude Lefort’s ‘populism’
Philosophy & Social Criticism: An International, Interdisciplinary Journal
Published online on October 01, 2024
Abstract
Philosophy & Social Criticism, Volume 52, Issue 4, Page 493-513, May 2026.
In recent decades, Claude Lefort has become a recurring reference point for mainstream authors hostile to populism. This article delves into the paradoxical character of Lefort’s own ‘populism’ to challenge these anti-populist approaches. It explores ...
In recent decades, Claude Lefort has become a recurring reference point for mainstream authors hostile to populism. This article delves into the paradoxical character of Lefort’s own ‘populism’ to challenge these anti-populist approaches. It explores ...