Antonio Gramsci's political philosophy is experiencing a resurgence in contemporary discourse, particularly his concepts of consent, coercion, and cultural hegemony. Scholars and commentators are invoking his ideas to analyze current crises—from fascism to debates over institutional power—while questioning whether his actual writings are being accurately represented in these invocations.
·Gramsci's framework of consent and coercion is central to understanding how power operates beyond direct force
·His concept of hegemony is being applied to modern institutional conflicts and ideological struggles
·Scholars warn that popular citations of Gramsci often misrepresent or oversimplify his original arguments
·New essays on Marxism and fascism explore connections between Gramsci's ideas and mid-20th-century political movements
·Films and cultural works are reviving interest in Gramsci's analysis of how dominant groups maintain social control
drawn from Counterfire, The Real News Network, New York Post, Middle East Eye · updated 5d ago