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Walter Laqueur sees the core tenets of fascism as "self-evident: nationalism social Darwinism racialism the need for leadership a new aristocracy and obedience and the negation of the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution".
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Walter Laqueur sees the core tenets of fascism as self-evident nationalism social Darwinism racialism the need for leadership a new aristocracy and obedience and the negation of the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution
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{ "person": "Walter Laqueur", "tenets": [ "nationalism", "social Darwinism", "racialism", "the need for leadership", "a new aristocracy", "obedience", "the negation of the ideals of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution" ] } - UUID
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian political ideology that rose to prominence in early-20th-century Europe. It is characterized by a dictatorial leader, militarism, suppression of opposition, and strong state control. The article provides a comprehensive overview of fascism's history, characteristics, and various interpretations.
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