Fascist Mythologies
The History and Politics of Unreason in Borges, Freud, and Schmitt (New Directions in Critical Theory, 79)
Federico Finchelstein
Explore the perilous intersection of politics and myth in this captivating analysis of fascist mythology. Drawing on the work of Borges, Freud, and Schmitt, the author delves into the mythic imagery and violent ideals that characterized fascism, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between myth and reason to fully grasp this dangerous ideology. With its timely relevance in today's political climate, this book is a must-read for those seeking to better understand the perils of myth in modern politics.
Publish Date
2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
2022-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2015
Goodreads Rating
3.43
ISBN
9780231183215
Recommendations
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2022-05-18T17:49:22.000Z
Such a great feeling - I’m looking forward to sharing it soon!
Meanwhile this is a terrific book that I was lucky to read early. Mythmaking is central to how fascism works but still underexamined. FF offers great insight into why fascism needs myths👇 – source