Fascism is a kind of political philosophy that arose in Europe in the early 20th century. It came as a kind of backlash against the previous regimes of socialism and liberalism. The primary belief of fascism is that the state comes before everything else and that individuals or groups can exist inside of the state but not seperate from it. This idea of ablsolutism of the state comes from a spiritual look on life. Fascism looks past the material aspects of life that divide man into individuals and instead looks at man a part of the state and nation. Past and present generations all bound together by common traditions and a shared moral law. The individual only exists as long as their interests coincide with those of the state.“If liberalism spells indivdualism, Fascism spells government.”(Benito mussolini in the doctrine of Fascism).
Another core part of Fascism is simply the rejection of other types of political doctorines. Primaraliy those of Socialism, Liberalism, Marxism and above all Pacifism. Fascism laughs at the idea of peace on earth and sees war as the sole force that can bring out all human energies to their highest tension. The Fascist lifestyle is one of action. Fascism rejects easy living and does not believe in the simple equation well being = happiness. The aim is at realism, focusing on solving the problems that have come up through historic conditions. The state is a culmination of all moral and intellectual aspects of man. It can not therefore be use simply as a tool for enforcing order and keeping peace. The state is an educator and a powerful spiritual force. It must therefor work to expand its borders. The state aims not only to govern but to find its way into the very soul of man. It uses discipline and authority to craft man's character and faith, to make is central motive one of serving the state.
Another core part of Fascism is simply the rejection of other types of political doctorines. Primaraliy those of Socialism, Liberalism, Marxism and above all Pacifism. Fascism laughs at the idea of peace on earth and sees war as the sole force that can bring out all human energies to their highest tension. The Fascist lifestyle is one of action. Fascism rejects easy living and does not believe in the simple equation well being = happiness. The aim is at realism, focusing on solving the problems that have come up through historic conditions. The state is a culmination of all moral and intellectual aspects of man. It can not therefore be use simply as a tool for enforcing order and keeping peace. The state is an educator and a powerful spiritual force. It must therefor work to expand its borders. The state aims not only to govern but to find its way into the very soul of man. It uses discipline and authority to craft man's character and faith, to make is central motive one of serving the state.
popular fascist marching song
If you'd like to learn more about fascism, click this link to take you to Mussolini's doctrine of fascism: http://www.worldfuturefund.org/wffmaster/Reading/Germany/mussolini.htm
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sources: The doctrine of fascism, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism