Το εθνικο-λαϊκιστικό επιχείρημα: ιδεολογικές συναντήσεις στο έδαφος του συντηρητισμού

Abstract

This article examines the convergence of two heterogeneous cases of ideological discourse, in Greece of the 90s and in the context of the new global era. Observing the public discourse formulated by both the Greek Communist Party and the Orthodox Church of Greece, we can perceive a nationalist-populist argument shared by these two actors. This argument is interlinked to a traditionalist turn and is rival towards the governmental program of modernization which, at the same time, is circumscribed by its own instrumental character. Our article concludes with the suggestion that the convergence of the two actors takes place on the ground of an emerging conservatism that over-determines classical dichotomies of the political field (such as Left-Right) and finally favours the public intervention of traditionally conservatist political and social actors, such as the Orthodox Church.