Reich, Wilhelm
The Mass Psychology of Fascism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780285647015
- author:
- Reich, Wilhelm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Souvenir Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 x 3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle / Psychology, Psychiatry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Mass Psychology of Fascism by Wilhelm Reich Fascism is often seen as an ideology or action of a single individual or nationality. However, in this study, Reich argues that fascism is a more complex phenomenon. He suggests that it arises from the expression of the irrational character structure of the average human being, whose primary biological needs and impulses have been suppressed for thousands of years. Reich's theory challenges traditional views of fascism as a product of specific historical or cultural factors. Instead, he posits that it is rooted in the unconscious patterns and drives that shape human behavior. This book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the psychological roots of fascism, offering insights into the nature of human psychology and the forces that can lead to authoritarianism. By examining the underlying causes of fascist ideology, Reich sheds light on the darker aspects of human nature and the ways in which societal pressures can shape individual behavior.
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