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Right-Wing Collectivism: The Other Threat to Liberty by [Jeffrey Tucker, Deirdre McCloskey]

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The rise of the so-called alt-right is the most unexpected ideological development of our time. Most people of the current generation lack a sense of the historical sweep of the intellectual side of the right-wing collectivist position. Jeffrey Tucker, in this collection written between 2015 and 2017, argues that this movement represents the revival of a tradition of interwar collectivist thought that might at first seem like a hybrid but was distinctly mainstream between the two world wars. It is anti-communist but not for the reasons that were conventional during the Cold War, that is, because communism opposed freedom in the liberal tradition.

Right-collectivism also opposes traditional liberalism. It opposes free trade, freedom of association, free migration, and capitalism understood as a laissez-faire free market. It rallies around nation and state as the organizing principles of the social order—and trends in the direction of favoring one-man rule—but positions itself as opposed to leftism traditionally understood.

We know about certain fascist leaders from the mid-20th century, but not the ideological orientation that led to them or the ideas they left on the table to be picked up generations later. For the most part, and until recently, it seemed to have dropped from history. Meanwhile, the prospects for social democratic ideology are fading, and something else is coming to fill that vacuum. What is it? Where does it come from? Where is it leading?

This book seeks to fill the knowledge gap, to explain what this movement is about and why anyone who genuinely loves and longs for liberty classically understood needs to develop a nose and instinct for spotting the opposite when it comes in an unfamiliar form. We need to learn to recognize the language, the thinkers, the themes, the goals of a political ethos that is properly identified as fascist.

"Jeffrey Tucker in his brilliant book calls right-wing populism what it actually is, namely, fascism, or, in its German form national socialism, nazism. You need Tucker’s book. You need to worry. If you are a real liberal, you need to know where the new national socialism comes from, the better to call it out and shame it back into the shadows. Now."
— Deirdre McCloskey

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075MRH3W5
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Foundation for Economic Education (September 19, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2017
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Sannah Zay

Good primer on the dangers of fascism and how to recognize it

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019

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What excited me about this book: it was the first time in quite some time that a contemporary author went back to Hegel, Fichte, Gentile, etc. to give an outline of the philosophical foundations that lead to fascism. One of my more memorable philosophy classes at Claremont McKenna was "Philosophical Foundations of Fascism" (or called something like that) in the early 90s, and Tucker provided a very high-level outline of much of what was taught in that class. That class has served me well in recognizing fascism in our daily lives (the real kind) and understanding how misapplied that term has become in contemporary political discussions. The term "fascism" has unfortunately lost much of its meaning, and Tucker does a good job of explaining why. I do highly recommend the book to anyone wanting to learn more, find direction for further reading, and get a good overview that is not too overly technical or dry and reads quickly. The book is also recommended as a call to action for liberty-minded people everywhere.

Nonetheless, I do have some minor criticisms. First, I felt that Nietzsche was conspicuously left out of the philosophical background of fascism (will to power, übermensch), even if the reason why is his works were misunderstood by the wrong people. Second, I felt the discussion of eugenics went on for too long, while the treatment of the philosophical background could have benefited from some of that page space. Third, he posits classical liberalism as the only real alternative to Hegelianism, neglecting to realize that much of what we have been experiencing in American policy and politics isn't so much left-Hegelian; it is probably more accurately described as Hobbesian/Rawlsian. It struck me as somewhat dishonest to suggest there are only three extreme choices available, particularly since any advocate of voluntaryism or libertarianism needs to have answers for how extreme wealth concentration in the hands of the few can serve as much a hindrance to liberty as can extreme political power in the hands of the few, and what are the boundaries of property and the commons, and to what extent different categories of free market actions are truly voluntary (given hard needs such as food and shelter). No extreme position has all the answers, although it is true and Tucker points out, and should be given credit, that liberty tends to win the day unless there is a damn good reason to curtail it.

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Michael S

Right-Wing Extremism through the lens of Libertarianism

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018

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While more a powerful call to modern Libertarianism, Mr. Tucker takes us on a wandering path through right-wing extremism. Still, he manages to do an important subject justice. The most painful excursion for me was his treatment of Mr. Trump. Sorry, I just can't make the leap that our president, who has so far conducted himself with more reverence to the Constitution than any president in recent memory, is leading us down the road toward fascism. Nice try, but a little over the top--knock off a star for that one.

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Shane Pruyne

It is absolutely terrifying, but a necessary read!

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017

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Four and a half stars. Not since Lysander Spooner, have I come across a book that so challenged my understanding of history.

Jeffery Tucker does an outstanding job of breaking down the history of of the Hegelian movement both left and right through Marx and Carlyle and the early American Progressives right up through today's Alt-Right and AntiFa movements. Along the way we take some interesting twists such as "Lunch with a Nazi" and a review of 1999's "Fight Club"

Tucker carries us through and ties it all together in simple logical steps. It is absolutely terrifying, but a necessary read if you want to really understand today's political nightmare (on both sides).

I did take a couple small exceptions with parts of this work. Tucker goes into details of defining characteristics of "nationhood". He mentions and then immediately discards religion as one of these characteristics. This totally discounts the "civic religion" we have built up in this country replacing hymns, prayers and temples with anthems, pledges and monuments. When you look at the Right-Hegelian movement today through this lens it becomes even more frightening. The other exception was Tucker's deep feelings for the Libertarian Party. Bill Weld as a champion of liberty? He really lost some anti-statist credibility with that chapter.

Over all this is an outstanding work that makes one think deeply and piles on references for those who want to dig deeper.

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Samantha Atkins

Most excellent

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017

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Cogent and very well researched analysis of the alt right and much else in modern political life. The heart of the book is a call for classic liberalism, for freedom as opposed to the massive State of today be it right or left. Highly recommended.

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Michael

Why right-wing populism is a threat to the American values of 'rule of law' and individual rights

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017

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An excellent review of 'right of center populism' and why right-wing collectivism is as dangerous to, and incompatible with, American principles such as 'rule of law' and individual rights as left-wing collectivist ideologies.
An informative and enjoyable fast read.

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Peter Spung

Ignore this threat to liberty at your peril

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018

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Due to its near extinction after the horrific slaughter discovered by allied troops after WWII, few current Americans recognize the political undercurrents and overtures happening here and (again) in several parts of Europe and Asia: right-wing collectivism. It is a backlash to social democracy's failings and dependence on egalitarian expectations and institutions, which are being taken over by right-wing collectivists and authoritarian leaders. This is not a partisan polemic nor solely focused on the current US political drama. Author Jeffrey Tucker traces the ideological history thru its philosophers who supply pillars of the movement, including predominant statism as the societal solution, the big man theory, vertical divisions of people by race, religion and nation, society moved forward solely by continual epochal wars among the divided, and others. All of these ideas and pillars have historical antecedents & principles that are recognizable in modern day patterns & practices. Largely dormant since WWII, Tucker makes a strong case that these right-wing collectivist patterns of principles & practices must be learned by those of us born after WWII to guard against them or to reverse them. Ending on upbeat observations that freedom and liberty are on the rise again as a result, this is an indispensable jungle guide to todays political wilds and societal journey.

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Simon Goldie

A must-read book for those interested in political ideas

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2017

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Jeffrey Tucker's Right-Wing Collectivism: the Other Threat to Liberty chronicles the development of fascism and its impact on contemporary political movements including what is now called the 'Alt-Right'.

Tucker begins the book by tracing the development of fascist thinking. Along the way he argues that as well as being the grandfather of fascism, Hegel spawned communism. Tucker shows how Karl Marx didn't reject Hegel but used the Hegelian template to reshape authoritarianism and embed that mindset amongst the Left. If you accept this, then it explains why fascism and communism are so similar and always end with dictatorship, controlled economies and mass killings.

The inspiration for putting the book together was the rise of 'Right-Wing Collectivism'. This political phenomena appeared to come out of nowhere and was certainly missed by most commentators. The success of Donald Trump and others took people by surprise and it was claimed could be understood simply as people feeling disconnected to the political class.

But as Tucker says these things don't happen accidentally and whether their proponents know it or not, there is a body of work that gives ballast to this movement. Tucker shows it isn't a pleasant body of work. It is full of hatred and reactionary ideas, but it exists and has proved hard to get rid of. Everyone thought after World War Two fascism was done but Tucker shows that unfortunately bad ideas have a way of resurfacing.

Tucker's liberalism comes through on every page. He critiques right-wing collectivism from the point of view of a classical liberal and he counters its arguments with liberal ideas.

If you want to understand this form of collectivism or are simply interested in political ideas, then this is a must-read book.

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