The Pete Quiñones Show The Work of Ernst Nolte Complete - w/ Thomas777
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Sep 14, 2024 Thomas777, a revisionist historian and fiction writer, dives into the thought-provoking work of Ernst Nolte. The discussion covers Nolte's intellectual legacy and ideological complexities surrounding historical events, including World War II and totalitarian regimes. Thomas contrasts revisionism with denialism while exploring the moral ambiguities in comparing historical atrocities. They also discuss the philosophical implications of Marxism versus capitalism, navigate modern political discourse, and dissect Zionism's evolution in the Cold War context—all wrapped in a critical examination of how these narratives shape identity.
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Nolte's Revisionism
- Ernst Nolte's revisionism concerns the 20th century's crises and National Socialism's nature.
- It analyzes how dehumanization led to mass violence mirroring prior events.
Heidegger and Nazism
- Heidegger's attraction to Nazism stemmed from his concern for Western civilization's crisis.
- He believed Nazism's focus on this crisis, not its program, was crucial.
Technological Perspectives
- Technological perspectives, like communism and capitalism, offer a flawed understanding of being.
- They focus on material progress, leading to the degradation of the human being and culture.