Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why… by George Reisman (.ePUB)
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Why Nazism Was Socialism and Why Socialism Is Totalitarian by George Reisman
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Overview: George Reisman argues that Nazi Germany was fundamentally a socialist state, despite the appearance of private ownership. He maintains that the regime’s extensive government control over production, pricing, and wages meant that, in practice, it operated under a socialist economic structure.
Key Themes or Insights
The work asserts that socialism, by its nature, requires centralized authority, which in turn leads to totalitarian rule. Reisman illustrates how Nazi economic policies—rooted in government command over industry—demonstrate the inherent link between socialist systems and political dictatorship.
Style and Usefulness
Concise and forceful, the essay distills complex economic and political concepts into clear, accessible arguments. It serves as both a historical analysis and a philosophical critique, offering readers a rigorous examination of the relationship between socialism and authoritarianism.
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
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