1. Fascism
The Nazi Version

2. Definition Fascism is a general term used to describe
A totalitarian or authoritarian political ideology characterized by dictatorial leadership
An oppressive one-party system
Glorification of the nation-state and its people
Aggressive militarism
Political, economic, and social policies designed to overcome the weaknesses of liberal democracy, threat of anarchy, and communism

3. Nazi Version Particularly virulent strain
Racist, particularly anti-Semitic
Militantly aggressive

4. Operative Ideals of Nazism
1. Glorification of the nation-state: “Deutschland uber alles”
2. Strong dictatorial leadership: der Fuhrer (Hitler); Il Duce (Mussolini)
Perverse fulfillment of the “great man” theory
3. Enforcement of conformity at home
4. Imperialism, war, and destruction
Poland, Holland, Belgium, France, England, Soviet Union, Balkan states

5. Sources of Nazism
Racial and Anti-Semitic Roots: racist philosophers from the 1800s
Elitist and Leadership Roots: Judaic-Christian call for a ‘truthful and righteous’ leader; plus Nietzsche and social Darwinists
Totalitarian Roots; ‘Might Makes Right’: Hobbes; Machiavelli, Frederick the Great
Nationalist Roots: after WWI
Militarist Roots: more Nietzsche