The pedigree of fascism : $b A popular essay on the Western philosophy of politics

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Unravel the intellectual genealogy of one of the twentieth century's most devastating political movements. In The Pedigree of Fascism, Aline Lion traces fascism not as a random outburst of irrationality, but as the logical conclusion of specific Western philosophical traditions. She examines how Enlightenment rationalism, Romanticism, and the rise of mass politics combined to create the conditions for totalitarianism, offering a rigorous historical analysis that challenges simple explanations.\n\nThis is not just a history of fascism — it is a genealogy of ideas. Lion shows how the very tools of modern political philosophy were weaponized, and what that means for our understanding of contemporary authoritarianism. Essential reading for students of political philosophy, modern history, and anyone seeking to understand the deeper currents behind political radicalization.