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Origins of Fascism
- Benito Mussolini, not Hitler, created fascism and coined the term.
- It draws upon ancient Roman military techniques, Plato, Nietzsche, and Machiavelli.
Definition of Fascism
- Fascism, derived from the Italian word "fasces", symbolizes the state's power over individuals.
- It prioritizes the state above individual rights, contrasting sharply with democracy.
War as a Central Theme
- A core tenet of fascism is constant warfare, reflecting a Darwinian "survival of the fittest" ideology.
- States aim to conquer and subjugate, viewing war as the ultimate expression of human energy and nobility.