Readings on Fascism and National Socialism Selected by members of the department of philosophy, University of Colorado

"Readings on Fascism and National Socialism" by Various is a collection intended to help readers understand the ideas behind fascism and national socialism ideologies. The book presents writings from important people like Benito Mussolini and Giovanni Gentile, and invites readers to think carefully about what these ideas mean and how they have affected history. The book opens with a note explaining that the readings are meant to help students clarify their understanding of social philosophy by looking at fascist and national socialist ideas and comparing them to other ways of thinking. The first reading is Mussolini's "The Doctrine of Fascism," which talks about the core beliefs of fascism, especially its philosophical and moral foundations. Mussolini describes fascism as an active, spiritual movement that puts the nation first, encouraging people to act and make sacrifices to build a strong, unified national identity.