The Mass Psychology of Fascism by Wilhelm Reich, 9780285647015, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Join us. No: fascism is a creation of race hatred and its politically organized expression. In brief, I believe that the twentieth century, with its gigantic catastrophes, ushers in a new social era, an era free of politics. Führer and mass structure 28 2. "Fascism on only the organized political expression of the structure of the average man's character. The masses of people who work and bear the burden of social existence on their shoulders neither are conscious of their social responsibility nor are they capable of assuming the responsibility for their own freedom. In truth, the days are gone in which the masses have a function in shaping society. All Quotes This is shifting the responsibility. It is not a character trait that is confined specifically to the Germans or Italians. The Mass Psychology of Fascism: Third Edition: Reich, Wilhelm, Carfagno, Vincent R.: 9780374508845: Books - Amazon.ca “That the idea of God represents the conscience, the internalized admonitions and threats from parents and educators, is a well-known fact. Section 3 : Work Democracy versus Politics. Reviews In brief, political activity prevents precisely what it pretends to achieve: peace, work, security, international cooperation, objective expression of opinion, freedom of belief, etc. 10 : Work DemocracyContext: If "freedom" means, first of all, the responsibility of every individual for the rational determination of his own personal, professional and social existence, then there is no greater fear than that of the establishment of general freedom. 10 : Work Democracy. That political reaction in the form of fascism had 'befogged,' 'corrupted,' and 'hypnotized' the masses is an explanation that is as sterile as the others. The Mass Psychology of Fascism : Wilhelm Reich : 9780285647015 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The Mass Psychology of Fascism Wilhelm Reich as scripted by the Surveillance Camera Players: Info@notbored.org Also check out: Listen Little Man. It is work-democracy's contention that, by its very nature, politics is and has to be unscientific, i. e., that it is an expression of human helplessness, poverty, and suppression. Quote of the Day 10-5-13 (H.L. „It remains to be seen what part politics will play in the eradication of the political emotional plague and what part the consciously organized functions of love, work and knowledge.“, „In its pure form, fascism is the sum total of all irrational reactions of the average human character.“, „In this strictly Marxist sense, the capitalistic system continues to exist in Russia. 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