Aggregateisti

Aggregateisti was a political movement and faction within the Italian Fascist Party. The term refers to a group of Fascist intellectuals who, in the late 1920s and early 1930s, sought to develop a more sophisticated and theoretical basis for Fascism. They were particularly concerned with the ideological underpinnings of the regime and aimed to move beyond the more visceral and action-oriented aspects of early Fascism.

Key figures associated with the Aggregateisti included Giuseppe Bottai, a prominent Fascist official and minister, and other intellectuals who contributed to journals and publications that explored Fascist doctrine. Their work often engaged with philosophical concepts, attempting to synthesize Fascist ideas with elements of traditionalism, corporatism, and even certain aspects of Catholic social thought. They saw themselves as the intellectual vanguard of Fascism, tasked with articulating its principles in a coherent and enduring manner.

The Aggregateisti intellectual project was a response to the perceived lack of deep ideological substance in some areas of Fascist policy and propaganda. They believed that Fascism needed a robust intellectual framework to justify its existence and guide its future development, especially as the regime consolidated power. Their efforts contributed to the further development of Fascist ideology, although their influence within the party and their ultimate impact on the regime's trajectory remain subjects of historical debate. The movement eventually faded as political priorities shifted and the Fascist regime moved towards more aggressive and expansionist policies.