The political philosophy that is no philosophy at all. Assumes truth is unknowable, so right and wrong are unknowable; ergo, do whatever appears necessary, no exceptions, no limits. Symbolized by the fasces, fascism is derived from the law of the Roman Empire.

A social and political ideology that has as its primary guiding principle that the state or nation is the highest priority, rather than personal or individual freedoms.

An authoritarian and nationalist political ideology that embraces strong leadership, singular collective identity and the will to commit violence or wage war to further the interests of the state. Averse to concepts such as individualism, pluralism, multiculturalism or egalitarianism. The name derives from the collective identity, the league connot [..]

1922, originally used in English in 1920 in its Italian form fascismo (see fascist). Applied to similar groups in Germany from 1923; applied to everyone since the Internet.A form of political behavior [..]

any movement, ideology, or attitude that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism

A political system promoted by Hitler and his ally, Italian dictator Mussolini, that called for citizens to be unquestioningly loyal to the nation and obedient of its leader. The needs of the state ou [..]

A social and political ideology with the primary guiding principle that the state or nation is the highest priority, rather than personal or individual freedoms. Final Solution (The final solution to [..]

An extreme form of nationalism that played on fears of communism and rejected individual freedom, liberal individualism, democracy, and limitations on the state.

Political ideology and mass movement that dominated many parts of central, southern and eastern Europe between 1919 and 1945. Although fascist parties and movements differed significantly from each other, they had many characteristics in common, including extreme militaristic nationalism, contempt for electoral democracy and political and cultural [..]

An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.

"A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism." (Webster's Dictionary

A governmental system which is led by a dictator who exercises complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, and other civilian activities, and emp [..]

A political concept in which the state is considered paramount, and individual freedoms and human rights are of minor importance.

A totalitarian system of government developed in Italy in 1919 by the Fascisti led by Benito Mussolini, in opposition to Socialism and Communism. Fascism: Exalts an absolute ruler (dictator). Rej [..]

Authoritarian/nationalistic political ideology. Sometimes this is the amalgamation of religious and corporate interests.

  Extreme right-wing ideology where the existing social order is protected by the forcible suppression of the working class.

Form of political culture and organization marked by strict anti-communism and anti-liberalism, governmental suppression of individual rights and freedoms, the exaltation of a “national community,” mi [..]

A political philosophy that exalts nation, and often race, above the individual. It stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentat [..]

Fascism is a genuinely revolutionary, trans-class form of anti-liberal and anti-conservative nationalism. It is a totalitarian governmental system that emphasizes nationalism and racism and is led by [..]

A governmental system based on an ideology of national or racial supremacy and the importance of control over all aspects of political, economic and cultural life. It may be characterised by forcible [..]

(n) a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)

  A term used particularly to describe the nationalistic and totalitarian regimes of Benito Mussolini (Italy, 1922-45) and Adolf Hitler (Germany, 1933-45). Fascism is characterised by totalitarian attempts to impose state control over almost all aspects of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. The fascist state also regulates and control [..]

The term fascism can be applied to historical reality only as an approximation, because the differences between what are called fascist movements and ...

(historical) A political regime, having totalitarian aspirations, ideologically based on a relationship between business and the centralized government, business-and-government control of the market [..]

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A class of political ideologies (and historical political regimes) that takes its name from the movement led by Benito Mussolini that took power in Italy in 1922. Mussolini's ideas and practices [..]