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Author Staudenmaier, Peter, 1965-

Title Between occultism and Nazism : anthroposophy and the politics of race in the fascist era / by Peter Staudenmaier
Published Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2014]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Aries book series : texts and studies in Western esotericism, 1871-1405 ; volume 17
Aries book series ; v. 17.
Contents Introduction : spiritual science and the modern occult revival -- Germany's savior : Rudolf Steiner on race and redemption -- The politics of the unpolitical : German anthroposophy in theory and practice before 1933 -- Accommodation, collaboration, persecution : anthroposophy in the shadow of National Socialism, 1933-1945 -- The German essence shall heal the world : ideological affinities between anthroposophy and Nazism -- Education for the national community? : Waldorf Schools in the Third Reich -- The Nazi campaign against occultism -- The spirit of the race and the soul of the nation : anthroposophy and the rise of fascism in Italy -- Spiritual racism in power : Italian anthroposophists and the fascist racial laws, 1938-1945 -- Conclusion : occultism and Nazism in historical perspective
Summary The relationship between Nazism and occultism has been an object of fascination and speculation for decades. Peter Staudenmaier's Between Occultism and Nazism provides a detailed historical examination centered on the anthroposophist movement founded by Rudolf Steiner. Its surprising findings reveal a remarkable level of Nazi support for Waldorf schools, biodynamic farming, and other anthroposophist initiatives, even as Nazi officials attempted to suppress occult tendencies. The book also includes an analysis of anthroposophist involvement in the racial policies of Fascist Italy. Based on extensive archival research, this study offers rich material on controversial questions about the nature of esoteric spirituality and alternative cultural ideals and their political resonance.-- Provided by Publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925 -- Influence
SUBJECT Steiner, Rudolf, 1861-1925 fast
Subject National socialism and occultism.
Fascism and culture -- Italy
Anthroposophy.
Racism.
Anthroposophy
anthroposophy.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Spirituality -- Paganism & Neo-Paganism.
RELIGION -- Comparative Religion.
Anthroposophy
Fascism and culture
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
National socialism and occultism
Politics and government
Racism
SUBJECT Germany -- Politics and government -- 1933-1945. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85054640
Italy -- Politics and government -- 1922-1945. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069013
Subject Germany
Italy
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789004270152
9004270159
1306689058
9781306689052
9789004264076
9004264078