Politics · 20 min
How Fascism Works
By Jason Stanley
Understand the insidious, recurring tactics that erode democratic societies, equipping you to recognize and resist their subtle influence.
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Politics
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20 min
What it is about
Political philosophy, propaganda, democracy, authoritarianism
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a disquieting sense that political discourse is following a familiar, dangerous pattern, this can help you name and understand those mechanisms.
The author
Jason Stanley, a Yale philosophy professor, applies a rigorous academic lens to dissect the historical and contemporary manifestations of fascism, revealing its underlying structure with chilling precision.
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