The Empire Never Ended [UNLOCKED] 347: Conservative Revolution in Germany pt. 0 - Armin Mohler and His Book
Dec 9, 2025
Dive into the intriguing landscape of Armin Möller's 'Conservative Revolution' as the hosts unpack his controversial ideas and connections. They explore Möller's distinct classification of five conservative factions and his complex history with Nazism. The discussion extends to the implications of his work on today’s alt-right movements and notable figures like Richard Spencer. Amidst fascinating anecdotes about Möller's relationships and ideological battles, listeners gain insight into the ongoing relevance of conservative nationalism in contemporary politics.
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Möller's Conservative Revolution Defined
- Armin Möller coined the term "Conservative Revolution" to group diverse right-wing tendencies in Weimar Germany.
- He argued these factions were distinct from both traditional conservatism and Nazism, often claiming they were repressed by the Nazis.
Why The Topic Still Matters
- The Conservative Revolution is important because it directly seeded Nazism and later influenced the European New Right.
- Armin Möller became a central intellectual bridge between Weimar-era reactionaries and postwar New Right movements.
Möller's Waffen-SS Attempt
- Möller deserted the Swiss army in 1942 to try to join the Waffen-SS and spent months in Berlin before returning to Switzerland.
- He later received a one-year prison sentence for desertion and claimed disillusionment with Nazi totalitarianism.
