Democrazia futurista: dinamismo politico

Name: Democrazia futurista: dinamismo politico
Author: F. T. Marinetti

By F. T. Marinetti

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The text advances a political program that transforms an artistic avant-garde into a party advocating radical modernization and rejection of tradition, clerical power, and nostalgic conservatism. It celebrates youth, speed, technical expertise and militarized civic virtues while denouncing pacifism and established institutions; proposes a technical government with strong executive organs bypassing traditional parliaments, abolition of compulsory conscription, land reform, limits on hereditary succession, socialized ownership mechanisms and direct support for wartime combatants. It also calls for decentralization, the weakening of bureaucracy and police, new civic education in courage and risk, and a cultural ethic that prizes dynamic heroism over passive conformity.

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F. T. Marinetti

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti was an Italian poet, playwright, and the founder of the Futurist movement, which celebrated modernity, technology, and dynamism. Known for his provocative manifestos, he sought to break away from traditional artistic forms and embrace the energy of the modern world. His notable works include "I manifesti del futurismo," which outlines the principles of Futurism, and "Distruzione: Poema Futurista," showcasing his innovative approach to poetry. Marinetti's writings often reflect a fascination with speed, machinery, and the tumult of contemporary life, making him a pivotal figure in early 20th-century literature.