First published in the Enciclopedia Italiana of and written as an essay by Giovanni Gentile although the credit for the text goes to Mussolini. For any youngsters out there that use the term 'fascis Short, sharp, to the point and in his own words, this serves well for an introduction to the ideology of fascism and you quickly realise why so many people bought into this method of power, best read for educational purposes only unless you have a boner for Benito can't think why anyone would.
For any youngsters out there that use the term 'fascist' in a derogatory fashion and don't even have a clue what it truly means please read this. An important insight into a part of 20th century history that destroyed the lives of so many. I am rating this book in the sense of its use of gaining an understanding of Fascism. In short, Mussolini explains that the nature of fascism to my understanding is predominantly to do with lifestyle rather than purely political means - that strong individuals with a passion for life and for an organised, moral state will be better off than the individual alone.
Pretty good propaganda, tbh. Gets me excited for reading more about the Italy during the second world war. People in the other reviews are very emotional. I would discourage people from getting emotionally invested in history unless it's in a way akin to cheering for sports teams.
Apr 22, Alex rated it did not like it Shelves: philosophy , history , pro-democracy , capitalism-critique , politics , authoritarian. Way more esoteric but just as intellectually barren as I expected, although the sophistry is admittedly on a very high level of perfection.
As a matter of policy, I don't give participation points for almost fooling me, however. If you prostitute yourself for the gullible masses, then you can take your reward from the masses. If you honestly believe that you, as an individual, do not exist except as part of the spleen of an organism called "the state", and that you don't have a soul but the state Way more esoteric but just as intellectually barren as I expected, although the sophistry is admittedly on a very high level of perfection.
If you honestly believe that you, as an individual, do not exist except as part of the spleen of an organism called "the state", and that you don't have a soul but the state does, and that corporatism works, then you're probably far beyond saving at this point, and I have nothing to say to you.
The Bible does, somewhere in Exodus Look it up. Jun 06, Apple Sweetass rated it it was amazing Shelves: politics. Fascism was the most looked up word in because Americans were afraid a fascist would be elected president. After reading this, I wish that our president was a fascist In his doctrine, Mussolini says that fascism arose first by the 'faith' and 'will' of men; men that are willing to die for the cause of their country requires faith. Ultimately, this courageous sacrifice contributes to the movement's legitimacy.
The need for a doctrine came later to explain the necessary actions of the men o Fascism was the most looked up word in because Americans were afraid a fascist would be elected president. The need for a doctrine came later to explain the necessary actions of the men once the movement achieved power legitimately.
Mussolini argues that pre-doctrine fascism was innate to man's spirit. Modern Americans approach this political philosophy from a different context and sentiment because Modern American men are secular hedonistic faggots, to put it lightly. Here are some awesome quotes that will energize and inspire masculine patriots: "Fascism repudiates any universal embrace [diversity], and in order to live worthily in the community of civilized peoples watches its contemporaries with vigilant eyes, takes good note of their state of mind and, in the changing trend of their interests, does not allow itself to be deceived by temporary and fallacious appearances.
Caring for one thing only-to be fat and well-fed-and would thus degrade humanity to a purely physical existence. And the State is not only a living reality of the present, it is also linked with the past and above all with the future, and thus transcending the brief limits of individual life.
The forms in which States express themselves may change, but the necessity for such forms is eternal. It is the State which educates its citizens in civic virtue, gives them a consciousness of their mission and welds them into unity; harmonizing their various interests through justice, and transmitting to future generations the mental conquests of science, of art, of law and the solidarity of humanity. Peoples which are rising. The State professes no theology, but a morality, and in the Fascist State religion is considered as one of the deepest manifestations of the spirit of man; thus it is not only respected but defended and protected.
Fascism has henceforth in the world the universality of all those doctrines which, in realizing themselves, have represented a stage in the history of the human spirit. No virtue signalling. Only virtue. View all 5 comments. Civic Nationalism.
Quotes Renan, inventor of Khazar theory. View all 7 comments. Sep 16, Brag Iyer rated it did not like it. Interesting for its historical value. Mar 22, Yogy TheBear rated it did not like it. To place fascism on the political spectrum is confusing.
It is clear it is in the authoritarian corner. I have read a few authoritarians of communism, marxism , socialism and collectiv anarhist flavours. But the fact is fascism has way more in common with marxism. It is like a branch, critique and reformer of marxism at the same time. It's attack on liberalism is milder, the main tennets of marxism are there in milder form. It is a reaction to the intelectual excesses of marxism but if still is totaly anti liberalism and capitalism; so where dose the extream right label come from?
I tend to think no and so I avoid those labels. Sep 20, Yasiru marked it as to-read Shelves: genocidal-authors. Author's a rude twat. Killed a bunch of people over not agreeing with him about the doctrine in this book too. Fortunately, brave companies like Goodreads carry forward his noble spirit and legacy to our modern day, and abusive reviews like this one will soon be deleted. View all 3 comments. Sep 06, Will rated it did not like it. This was only read for educational purposes.
Essentially, only to hear it from the horses mouth. As for its content, nothing of value unless for educational purposes of fascism. It has the same intellectual capacity of all other collectivist drivel. Apr 23, Don Carfagno rated it it was ok. Oct 26, J rated it did not like it. Anyone who genuinely believes a word this deranged man says will reach the same fate as him. This ideology should hang from the same rope as Mussolini. Waste of time. Oct 01, M rated it it was amazing.
Concise and elegant. Rarely if ever have I been so disappointed in a text, in which it is argued that the non-existent factor called common sense is what should be allowed to inform our legal system and societies action against the individual.
The author also speaks favourably about is state of perpetual warfare, to motivate advance, in both technological and social development. He does however say one thing which has just a hint of truth to it in which he does label the Roman Catholic church as being an instituti Rarely if ever have I been so disappointed in a text, in which it is argued that the non-existent factor called common sense is what should be allowed to inform our legal system and societies action against the individual.
He does however say one thing which has just a hint of truth to it in which he does label the Roman Catholic church as being an institution which is closest to fascism. Apr 19, Alexander K rated it liked it. I think the ideas are well thought out although I do not think the fascist Doctrine liberates the individual.
Through work you have liberty. I also think it's interesting that Mussolini highlighted religion with its saints. The men that literally lived and were canonized. It brings back the materialistic nature of fascism and similarly to socialism. Worth the read it's quite short and gives insight to the second world war and the fascist movement in Europe. Feb 11, Greyweather rated it did not like it Shelves: evil. Fascism, sadly, survives in modern political rhetoric.
Everyone should read this so that they understand just how dangerously close we are to re-inventing the Fascist states that brought so much evil into the last century. Mar 19, Aboobacker rated it liked it Shelves: ideology.
The bible of Fascism. The consolidated book was published in The state itself named as 'The state of Corporations'. The doctrine help to understand how was the Fascist State. Apr 16, Albert rated it it was ok Shelves: philosophy , non-fiction , politics , political-ideology.
Interesting voyage into the world of one of the strangest political doctrines of all time. May 15, Frankie added it. Radical political doctrines can be hard to take seriously sometimes. Nov 11, Razi Shaikh added it. More of an article than a book, this is short, concise and remarkably clear. One of my professors said in class that there is a fascist within each one of us. The question is, how much we allow it to express itself. Disturbing proposition. Read this book for a first hand account of how the fascist mind works.
Jul 23, Daniel rated it it was ok. The entry is divided into two parts. Mussolini begins by explaining how fascism emerged as a philosophy. It was born, he writes, out of a need for action. Fascism has no political program or doctrine in the s because this is when its principles were being formulated, based on necessities.
It took time for its tenants to develop because it was born out of the chaos of the times. Fascism is anti-pacifistic and militaristic. Influenced by social Darwinism, it conceives of the world as a difficult and competitive contest between warring nations. Fascism is hierarchal and highly authoritarian. It arose, Mussolini explains, as a consequence of the failure of all other political systems, which are ill-suited to the vicissitudes of modernity.
While Mussolini claims that fascism is revolutionary rather than reactionary, he spends a lot of time distinguishing it from socialism and liberalism. Fascism is incompatible with socialism on three accounts. Because it rejects the dialectical materialist conception of history which belittles human action as a mere shadow or echo of economics. Fascism does not see class struggle as the major defining tension in history, nor does it posit that, once economic justice has been achieved, felicity will necessarily follow.
Fascism sees things differently: the force that shapes history is the will of man as embodied, under fascism, in the will of the State ; its divides the world, first and foremost, into nations rather than classes; and it begins by resigning itself to the idea that felicity will never be achieved on earth. It renounces hopes for happiness and relishes instead the "spiritual" and national solidarity that is embodied in its highest form in the State. Mussolini goes on to distinguish fascism from liberalism.
Mussolini reiterates the importance of the group over the individual. The State is not only the present; it is also the past and above all the future. Search WorldCat Find items in libraries near you. Advanced Search Find a Library. Your list has reached the maximum number of items.
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