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Eudald Espluga's 'Imaginar el fin' Reclaims Apocalyptic Imaginaries from Far-Right

publication · 2026-05-09

Philosopher Eudald Espluga publishes 'Imaginar el fin', an essay proposing to reappropriate the apocalypse as a political tool against collapse, contemporary impotence, and fear narratives. The book argues that the far-right has monopolized apocalyptic imaginaries, and that leftist movements must reclaim them to envision alternative futures. Espluga's work is framed as a response to the pervasive sense of inevitable collapse in contemporary culture, from fiction to memes. The essay aims to counter resignation and offer a political reorientation.

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  • Eudald Espluga publishes 'Imaginar el fin'
  • The essay proposes reappropriating the apocalypse as a political tool
  • It targets collapse, contemporary impotence, and fear narratives
  • The far-right is accused of monopolizing apocalyptic imaginaries
  • The book calls for leftist movements to reclaim these narratives
  • The work responds to a pervasive sense of inevitable collapse
  • It aims to counter resignation and offer political reorientation

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  • Eudald Espluga

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