Political Religion Beyond Totalitarianism [electronic resource] : The Sacralization of Politics in the Age of Democracy /
Augusteijn, J.editor.
Dassen, P.editor.
Janse, M.editor.
The success of fascist and communist regimes has long been explained by their ability to turn political ideology into a type of religion. These innovative essays explore the notion that all forms of modern mass-politics, including democracies, need a form of sacralization to function.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Definition -- pt. 2. Religion and democracy -- pt. 3. Socialism -- pt. 4. Nationalism -- pt. 5. Religion and revolution.
The success of fascist and communist regimes has long been explained by their ability to turn political ideology into a type of religion. These innovative essays explore the notion that all forms of modern mass-politics, including democracies, need a form of sacralization to function.
Europe-History.
History, Modern.
World politics.
Social history.
Political philosophy.
Political science.
European History.
Modern History.
Political History.
Social History.
Political Philosophy.
Political Science.