Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Aryan Race, Lebensraum, Class Conflict
Document Summary
Capitalism produces a boom and bust trade cycle, a wastefully inefficient distribution of work, and unjust inequalities . If you agree with these clams you are most likely a: classical liberal, social darwinist, socialist, real jerk. Fascism was the major political innovation of the 20th century, and the source of much of its pain . Benito mussolini declared war on socialism b/c it opposed nationalism. Attack on socialism and the rule of law: in the name of the nation. Faces : symbol of social unity under political leadership. State takes total control of society at all levels of authority. No autonomous organizations (intellectuals spout party line) Everyone subject to state control (no distinction between public and private) Reaction against reason & ideals of reason, humanism, progressivism, universalism, & liberalism (which values individuals) Mass mobilization through a monopolistic political party. One party that everyone should participate in. Expressing support for single party and leader that represents it.