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The Paranoid Style in American Politics
Book • 1964
In this seminal work, Richard Hofstadter explores the concept of the 'paranoid style' in American politics, which he defines as a way of seeing and doing politics characterized by heated exaggeration, suspiciousness, and conspiratorial fantasy.
The book, which includes the titular essay first published in Harper's Magazine in 1964, delves into historical examples such as the Anti-Masonic Movement, Father Coughlin's antisemitic conspiracies, and the post-McCarthy Right.
Hofstadter argues that this style is not exclusive to any one side of the political spectrum and has been a recurring theme throughout American history, influencing political discourse and the behavior of individuals and groups.
The book also includes other essays on topics like 'Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey' and 'What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?
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The book, which includes the titular essay first published in Harper's Magazine in 1964, delves into historical examples such as the Anti-Masonic Movement, Father Coughlin's antisemitic conspiracies, and the post-McCarthy Right.
Hofstadter argues that this style is not exclusive to any one side of the political spectrum and has been a recurring theme throughout American history, influencing political discourse and the behavior of individuals and groups.
The book also includes other essays on topics like 'Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey' and 'What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?
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Jonah Goldberg , discussing his conflicted views on Hofstadter's work and its application to American politics.
Jonah Goldberg , discussing his conflicted views on Hofstadter's work and its application to American politics.
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Crackpot Realism
Mentioned by Jonathan Freedland as a book that often touches on conspiracy theories in American politics.
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Revisited: Did the assassination of JFK kickstart the conspiracy theory movement?
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Geoff Shullenberger when discussing right-wing conspiratorial thinking in mid-20th century America.
Geoff Shullenberger when discussing right-wing conspiratorial thinking in mid-20th century America.
Geoff Shullenberger: Foucault in America
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Dominic Sandbrook in the context of Marilyn Monroe's entanglement in conspiracy theories.
Dominic Sandbrook in the context of Marilyn Monroe's entanglement in conspiracy theories.
237. Marilyn Monroe
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Natalie Wynn as a useful philosophical source, specifically his essay on the John Bircher style anti-communist conspiracy theories.
Natalie Wynn as a useful philosophical source, specifically his essay on the John Bircher style anti-communist conspiracy theories.
Brian Lehrer Weekend: Contrapoints; Child Care; SCOTUS 'Vibes'
Mentioned by Natalie Wynn as a philosophical source about John Bircher style anti-communist conspiracy theories.
Natalie Wynn as a philosophical source about John Bircher style anti-communist conspiracy theories. Contrapoints' Natalie Wynn Deep Dives into the Philosophy of Conspiracies
Mentioned by Andrew Keen in relation to the culture of paranoia and conspiracy theories in American culture.
Episode 2253: Andrew Keen revisits Cult of the Amateur
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Shane Harris in a discussion about conspiracy theories and their cyclical nature in American politics.
Shane Harris in a discussion about conspiracy theories and their cyclical nature in American politics.
Chatter: Closing the Chatterbox, with Shane Harris and David Priess
