Amit Varshizky

Amit Varshizky, an expert on the intellectual and cultural history of Nazism, dives deep into his book, exploring the metaphysical dimensions of Nazi racial thought. He discusses how Nazi ideology provided a coherent philosophical framework amidst tensions in science and spirituality. Varshizky highlights the cultural pessimism of interwar Germany and the dangerous merging of genetics with political ethics. The conversation also draws connections to contemporary ethnic nationalisms, revealing alarming parallels to today's world.