Marxist orthodoxy and revisionism during the interwar period : European social democracy and Greek influence
Part of : Αρχείον οικονομικής ιστορίας ; Vol.XXV, No.2, 2013, pages 39-59
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This paper examines how Greek socialist thought was defined during the interwar years with pivotal reference to international social democratic tradition. The most significant trends expressed within the Second Socialist International and Socialist International Confederation of the Workers are referred to and their influence on certain Greek socialists during the decade of ’20s. Also examined are the trends which dominated in the leadership of the Socialist Party of Greece during the decade of ’30s. Opposing the dominant role of the working class during the transition toward socialism, which was supported by the classical Marxists, the Greek socialists argued that socialism should not revolve exclusively around the working class, but should embrace all the salaried and self-employed workers, as well as the peasants. The Greek socialist activists of the l920’s could be characterized as intellectuals who attempted to introduce the socialist idea based on Greek individuality and conditions. However, those, who were active during the following decade in Socialist Party of Greece, did not accept the same priorities, but aligned themselves with International Socialist Confederation of Workers.
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Interwar Years, Social Democracy, Greek Socialism, Greek Society
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JEL Classification: P30, Z00, B15
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