
Robert Stolz
interviewee who discusses the affinity between fascism and liberalism, as well as the difference between idealist and materialist philosophies theorized by Tosaka Jun
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Apr 12, 2021 • 48min
Translating the Japanese Ideology: The Anti-Fascist Philosophy of Tosaka Jun w/ Robert Stolz - Part 2
Robert Stolz discusses the affinity between fascism and liberalism, as well as the difference between idealist and materialist philosophies. They delve into Tosaka Jun's theories on historical materialism, dialectical analysis of history, and the philosophy of time. They also explore the influence of postmodernism on truth, media criticism in Tosaka's work, the romanticization of samurai in video games, and the prevalence and transformation of fascism in Japan.

Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
Translating the Japanese Ideology: The Anti-Fascist Philosophy of Tosaka Jun w/ Robert Stolz - Part 1
Dr. Robert Stolz discusses Tosaka Jun's anti-fascist philosophy, his critique of Japanese fascism and liberalism. They delve into Tosaka's definition of Japaneseism as the Japanese form of fascism and explore the role of feudalism and capitalism in it. The concept of freedom in Japanese culture and its connection to Japanese identity is examined. The impact of the crisis of capitalism on the middle class and the role of fascism in defending and rebuilding capitalism are discussed. They also explore the idea of a harmonious Japan as a solution to social strife and its capitalist implications.