Philosophy and Fascism

What role has philosophy played in the rise of fascism, historically, and how does it differ from the role that philosophy has played in mainstream conservative movements?

How should we understand the features of the contemporary scene that people sometimes describe as fascist?

What role should philosophy play in stemming the tide of fascism?

Philosophers Anna Gotlib (Brooklyn College) and Mark Norris Lance (Georgetown University) and intellectual historian Emily Jones (University of Manchester) join the Public Philosophy Network for an online discussion.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Looking forward to a good, timely discussion.

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The Public Philosophy Network (PPN) promotes philosophy that engages issues of public concern and works collaboratively with civic and professional communities. PPN is a non-profit professional organization for philosophers, philosophically-minded practitioners, and practitioners who work (or would like to work) with philosophers (such as NGO and nonprofit leaders, grassroots activists, scientists, government and agency leaders, and so on.)

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• to support institutional changes supportive of publicly engaged work

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