How Fascism Works




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ClassGraphic We are all familiar with the term fascism, but what exactly is it? Jason Stanley, in his book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them (Random House, 2020 edition), provides a timely guide to the stories and tactics used by fascist movements and regimes around the world, from the 1920s to the present day. The author emphasizes that fascism is less about a fixed ideology and more about a strategic set of practices designed to consolidate power and foster division. The book is organized into ten chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect or tactic of fascist politics. By connecting historical patterns of fascism to current political trends, the author demonstrates how these fascist tactics are not a relic of the past but are actively used by leaders and movements around the world today. Jason Stanley is the son of parents who fled Germany during the Holocaust. A former professor of philosophy at Yale University, the author received renewed attention this past March when he expressed his opinion that the U.S. is transitioning into becoming a fascist dictatorship, and he left the U.S., moving his family to Canada where he now teaches at the University of Toronto. Join us as we delve into this timely topic.
 

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4 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
Virtual - Any Location

Instructor
Multiple

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/20/2026 - 2/10/2026 Weekly - Tue 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM N/A, Virtual - Any Location  Map Dan Burns  ; Tom Williamson 

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