Egypts Socialism and Marxist Thought-Some Preliminary Observations on Social Theory and Metaphysic
Since 1952 the elaboration of Egyptian ideology has constituted a source of conflict between the regime and the left/right opposition. In
trying to capture the ideological center, the regime has inevitably
drawn itself into the maelstrom of
public contention characterized by mass conformity, intimidation, purges,
arrests, show trials and
incarceration of all who fundamentally question
the principles of the leadership.
Democratic cooperative socialism
('Arab socialism') is the
official ideology, and a spate of books
and articles have been published on its significance for Egyptian politics. Despite all these
efforts, confusion still tends
to reign over this concept, both among Egyptians themselves, and outsiders studying
it.......
Label:
ARAB SOCIALISM
