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'''Bordigism''' is an informal term to refer to a strain of [[left-communism]] based on the positions of the [[Italian]] [[Marxist]] [[Amadeo Bordiga]]. Left-communists supportive of the positions of Bordiga are known as the '''Italian Left''', whereas those supportive of the older [[Leninism|anti-Leninist]] strains of left-communism (e.g. [[council communism]]) are known as the Dutch-German Left. | '''Bordigism''' is an informal term to refer to a strain of [[left-communism]] based on the positions of the [[Italian]] [[Marxist]] [[Amadeo Bordiga]]. Left-communists supportive of the positions of Bordiga are known as the '''Italian Left''', whereas those supportive of the older [[Leninism|anti-Leninist]] strains of left-communism (e.g. [[council communism]]) are known as the Dutch-German Left. | ||
== | == Ideology and positions == | ||
==Vanguard party== | === Vanguard party === | ||
{{see also|Vanguard party}} | {{see also|Vanguard party}} | ||
==Invariant programme== | === Invariant programme === | ||
{{see also|Political programme}} | {{see also|Political programme}} | ||
Bordigists believe that the communist programme is invariant and can be traced back to the [[Communist Manifesto]]. The accuracy of this programme is established according to Bordigists, and it merely requires application to current circumstances.{{clarify}} They believe that using the invariance of the programme will prevent degeneration into [[opportunism]] and [[reformism]]. | Bordigists believe that the communist programme is invariant and can be traced back to the [[Communist Manifesto]]. The accuracy of this programme is established according to Bordigists, and it merely requires application to current circumstances.{{clarify}} They believe that using the invariance of the programme will prevent degeneration into [[opportunism]] and [[reformism]]. | ||
==Organic centralism== | === Organic centralism === | ||
Organic centralism is a principle derived from opposition to democratism. The correctness of decisions is not derived from majority decisions but consistency to the 'scientific' programme of Marxism (see above). In an organic centralist party, tasks are divided and distributed to persons and groups by a central committee according to the abilities of those people. The best tactics and strategies are developed in accordance with the invariant programme, as opposed to majority decisions. | Organic centralism is a principle derived from opposition to democratism. The correctness of decisions is not derived from majority decisions but consistency to the 'scientific' programme of Marxism (see above). In an organic centralist party, tasks are divided and distributed to persons and groups by a central committee according to the abilities of those people. The best tactics and strategies are developed in accordance with the invariant programme, as opposed to majority decisions. | ||
==Communism== | === Communism === | ||
Bordiga believed that the [[communist party]] would transform into a body of central administration in communism. Decisions would be made according to the scientific method and not majority opinion. Bordigists tend to ignore this aspect of Bordiga's writings.{{instances}} | Bordiga believed that the [[communist party]] would transform into a body of central administration in communism. Decisions would be made according to the scientific method and not majority opinion. Bordigists tend to ignore this aspect of Bordiga's writings.{{instances}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Left communism]] | *[[Left communism]] | ||
*[[Trotskyism]] | |||
[[Category:Tendencies]] | [[Category:Tendencies]] | ||
[[Category:Left communism]] | [[Category:Left communism]] | ||
[[Category:Italian left]] | [[Category:Italian left]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:35, 17 October 2023
Bordigism is an informal term to refer to a strain of left-communism based on the positions of the Italian Marxist Amadeo Bordiga. Left-communists supportive of the positions of Bordiga are known as the Italian Left, whereas those supportive of the older anti-Leninist strains of left-communism (e.g. council communism) are known as the Dutch-German Left.
Ideology and positions
Vanguard party
Invariant programme
Bordigists believe that the communist programme is invariant and can be traced back to the Communist Manifesto. The accuracy of this programme is established according to Bordigists, and it merely requires application to current circumstances.[clarification needed] They believe that using the invariance of the programme will prevent degeneration into opportunism and reformism.
Organic centralism
Organic centralism is a principle derived from opposition to democratism. The correctness of decisions is not derived from majority decisions but consistency to the 'scientific' programme of Marxism (see above). In an organic centralist party, tasks are divided and distributed to persons and groups by a central committee according to the abilities of those people. The best tactics and strategies are developed in accordance with the invariant programme, as opposed to majority decisions.
Communism
Bordiga believed that the communist party would transform into a body of central administration in communism. Decisions would be made according to the scientific method and not majority opinion. Bordigists tend to ignore this aspect of Bordiga's writings.[instances needed]