Franco "Bifo" Berardi in movimento. 1964-1978
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2014-10-28Author
Ciuferri, Nicholas
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Abstract
Cap I origini-1970
Berardi tra gli ultimi bagliori del Novecento
In the first chapter of my research project, I aim to analyze the political and
philosophical life of Franco "Bifo" Berardi (both institutional and extra parliamentary)
from the early Sixties until the very end of his political militancy with the left wing
group Potere operaio. His thoughts about this time interval are published in the books
Contro il lavoro (Against the work) and La nefasta utopia di Potere operaio (The illomenes
utopia of Potere operaio). The innovation highlighted in this first chapter is the
Compositionism, a philosophical school of thought founded by Berardi, based on the
development of the philosophical thought of Operaismo (Workerism).
Cap II 1970-1975
Una transizione: la rivoluzione deve essere culturale
The second chapter highlights Berardi's transition from a workerism philosophy to a
completely different political and militant approach that will lead to the movement of
Autonomia creativa Bolognese (Bolognese creative autonomy). In his new way of
thinking, revolution is still possible and pursuable if with a cultural changing. The main
publication analyzed is Scrittura e movimento (Writing and movement) where the
artistic avant-guards are vectors destined to create a new reality. Scrittura e movimento
is compared with other more mature works such as La barca dell'amore si è spezzata
(The love boat cracked) and Dell'innocenza (Of innocence).
Cap III 1975-1978
Berardi leader dell'Autonomia creativa bolognese. Tra A/traverso, Radio Alice e
Chi ha ucciso Majakovskij? nel movimento desiderante
This third and last chapter investigates the success of the Bolognese creative movement
under the guidance of Berardi. In this time interval, Berardi's philosophical thought,
which is completely absorbed into his cultural production, is expressed throughout in
his magazines. Berardi's magazine A/traverso (T/hrough) and Radio Alice (the free
radio station he founded) quickly became the official voices of the Student movement.
Also his first novel Chi ha ucciso Majakovskij? (Who killed Majakovskij?) rapidly
become one of the symbols of the movement. In the third chapter, the innovation and
influence of Berardi on the movement is explored highlighting the connection that
Berardi has with the French post structuralism scene (and his interpretation of the
desiring society).