capital is meant to capture the value‚ economic and otherwise‚ that comes from social networks‚ through which people frequently interact with one another. But what if social capital ends up contributing to the rise of extreme movements‚ including fascism? It is well-established that individuals and societies can gain a great deal from civic institutions‚ such as parent-teacher associations‚ athletic leagues‚ churches and music clubs. High levels of social capital have been associated with numerous
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Fascism‚ defined as a form of radical authoritarian nationalism‚ was a movement which rose to prominence in both Italy and Germany during the inter-war period. Originating in Italy in 1919‚ as developed by Benito Mussolini‚ it later expanded into other European countries‚ quickly finding its place within Hitler’s movement of Nazism. It was found that each regime was able to develop due to government instability and citizen unrest. Despite seemingly following Mussolini’s footsteps‚ Hitler and his
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the Sudetenland. 2. Fascism (591-595) Fascism was a new form of politics that prioritized hyper-nationalism and attempted to craft a new society against liberal democracy‚ socialism‚ and communism. Benito Mussolini was the first political leader to officially adopt fascism‚ but it spread extremely slowly. Only Germany and Italy in Europe replaced their parliamentary procedures with fascism‚ although other select nations like Japan‚ South Africa‚ and Brazil also adopted fascism. The primary appeal
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(continued): Fascism and the Welfare State Fascism: A fascist regime is “government according to the insights and views of a strong leader or ruler who is trusted to steer the country in the right direction both economically and culturally.” There is no specific theory such a ruler needs to follow‚ so under fascism one can find capitalist‚ socialist‚ welfare statist and other regimes‚ just as the ruler believes is best. Contemporary political economies are mixtures of fascism‚ socialism‚ capitalism
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The rise of Fascism in Europe relied heavily on the exploitation of democratic processes. Democracy allowed Mussolini and Hitler to gain seats in government and eventually pass laws that allowed for total dictatorial power.While both used legal approaches to gain power‚ they also depended on finding ways to manipulate the democratic system and pressuring the people into believing that they were their only option. Mussolini rose to power rather quickly. In 1921‚ the fascist party won seats in the
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Italy had emerged from World War I in a poor and weakened condition. An unpopular and costly conflict had been borne by an underdeveloped country. Post-war there was inflation‚ massive debts and an extended depression. By 1920 the economy was in a massive convulsion - mass unemployment‚ food shortages‚ strikes‚ etc. Contents [hide] 1 Fascist economic policy 2 First steps 3 Firmer intervention 4 The Corporative phase 5 The Great Depression 6 After the Depression 7 References 8 See also [edit]Fascist
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From John Stuart Mill’s perspective‚ Mill can perceive this controversy in a few ways‚ but for the sake of this argument‚ we will focus on his main idea of liberalism to further critique Harper’s assertions. Mill’s principle of liberalism can be seen with dealings of society as the sole end for which mankind is authorized‚ as individuals and collectively‚ to not interfere with the liberty of action of their fellow citizens‚ and to subject themselves to the law in order for this protections‚ which
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Fascism can be characterised as a “radical authoritarian nationalist political ideology” with the belief that “nations‚ not social classes‚ are the primary forces in history and politics”. It is neither Liberal nor Socialist‚ but a balanced medium between capitalism and revolutionary Marxism. With a nationalist perception‚ Fascists seek to revive their nation to glory through the commitment of individuals to unite in order to produce a national identity where everyone is connected by either ancestry
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The Federalist Era Why did liberalism largely displace republicanism as the guiding ideology in the early republic? What is capitalism? An economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit. The fall of republicanism? • Capitalism replaced mercantilism o Economics and morality were indistinguishable in the 18th century so capitalism had to win the intellectual and moral debate Adam Smith‚ An inquiry into the Nature and causes
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LIBERALISM: A FUTURE FAUX PAS OR CORRECTABLE SUCCESS Slavoj Žižek’s Criticism of Liberalism Liberalism offers the luxury of equal opportunity to all people with minimal interference from any form of bureaucracy. Although it is not in its entirety perfect‚ in my opinion‚ it is by far the best ideology that has given people the power to be in control of their livelihoods‚ their economic status and the freedom to live their lives under no social or bureaucratic conformation or pressure. It is
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