Explore the chilling eugenics policies of the Nazis, where compulsory sterilization and euthanasia were justified under a twisted moral framework. Delve into Hitler's haunting ideology, rooted in a distorted sense of racial purity and ancient cultural appropriation. Uncover the dark transformation of antisemitism into a racial menace, shaping perceptions of Jews as biological threats. This unsettling discussion evokes deep questions about the nature of evil and the societal shifts that allowed such horrific beliefs to take hold in Germany.
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Nazi Idealism
Nazi ideology was grounded in concrete reality, not abstract theories.
This ideology was driven by a sense of idealism and a belief in acting for the good of Germany.
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Nazi Character
Many Nazis, like Adolf Eichmann, weren't stereotypical monsters.
They were often well-organized, dutiful individuals who believed they were doing the right thing.
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Nazi Morality
Nazis had an internally coherent morality, even if it seems evil by today's standards.
Historians have been reluctant to explore this "Nazi mentalité."
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The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy
Matthew Scully
In 'Dominion,' Matthew Scully presents a comprehensive and eloquent case against the mistreatment of animals. The book delves into various aspects of animal suffering, including factory farming, hunting, whaling, and laboratory experiments. Scully challenges the notion that humans have unlimited dominion over animals, as suggested by biblical interpretations, and argues for a moral and compassionate approach to animal treatment. He draws on both religious and scientific perspectives to make his case, emphasizing the importance of empathy and the recognition of animal consciousness and suffering. The book is a call to action for reform and a plea for human benevolence and mercy towards animals.
“We must have a healthy people to dominate in the world”.
In July 1933, Hitler’s Nazi party passed a new law for the compulsory sterilisation of anyone with a physical disability, or “congenital feeble-mindedness”. They claimed this was scientifically sound, and for the moral and biological good of the Aryan race. The measure darkly foreshadowed the tragedies to come, as Nazi Germany ratcheted up its horrific program of racial sterilisation, euthanasia and extermination. But why did the Nazis see their horrific crimes as beneficial to the fatherland, and consider themselves on the right side of History? What motivated Hitler, the figurehead behind these terrifying ideologies, to act on them? And how many of these ideas, propagated by Hitler and his generals, were shared and accepted by the German people?
Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the roots of the Nazis’ pseudo-science: from the glorification of ancient Greece, Rome, and the “Nordic” race, to the intellectual ideals of the 19th century, in which Darwinism and the survival of the fittest flourished. They attempt to unravel one of the darkest ideologies in all world history, and their uniquely hideous brand of anti-semitism.
The Rest Is History 
