Originally published by the University of Toronto Press, Benedetto Croce and Italian Fascism is now available in Italian, published by Rubbettino, with the contribution of the Fondazione Brigata Maiella. Rizi’s volume, hailed as groundbreaking work when first published, provides a detailed analysis of the political life of one of the most important Italian philosophers, Benedetto Croce (1866-1952), from the beginning of the XX century to the birth of the Italian Republic. Rizi’s original research, based on Croce’s political and private life, demonstrates that Croce’s anti-fascism was active and not passive, as some historians have maintained. Through a vast range of resources such as the private edition of Croce’s diaries, the Taccuini di Lavoro police documents, and archival materials – Fabio Rizi brings to light a portrait of the great Italian intellectual both new and engaging, clarifying misunderstandings concerning Croce’s involvement in Italy’s political history, and his opposition to Fascism up until his death.

The presentation will include contributions by Dr. Fabio F. Rizi, Prof. Stanislao Pugliese, (Hofstra University), Prof. Robert Ventresca (Western University) Prof. Nicola Mattoscio and Dr. Alessandra De Nicola (Fondazione Brigata Maiella), Dr. Marta Herling (Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Storici, Naples), and Dr. Maria Laura Mosco (translator).

Feb 24, 2022 12:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)