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Bordiga

Amadeo Bordiga was an Italian communist theorist and politician known for his contributions to Marxist thought in the early 20th century. A founding member of the Italian Communist Party, he emphasized revolutionary theory and the importance of a vanguard party leading the working class towards socialism. Bordiga critiqued capitalism's inherent contradictions and was critical of the Soviet Union's approach to communism, advocating for a pure, revolutionary interpretation of Marxism. His ideas influenced various leftist movements, emphasizing radical political action and a return to foundational communist principles.