Routledge - The Scientific Origins of National Socialism

Explore a fresh perspective on the intellectual history of the twentieth century with The Scientific Origins of National Socialism by Daniel Gasman. Published by Routledge, this scholarly work challenges common assumptions regarding how the volkisch and proto-Nazi movements developed. While many historians suggest these movements were simply a reaction against nineteenth-century materialistic science and the naturalistic philosophy of Ernst Haeckel, Gasman uses previously unexplored material to question this view. He argues that the role of science in the intellectual roots of Nazism has been overlooked in many existing accounts. This book examines the relationship between Haeckel's scientific Darwinism, the German Monist League, and the rise of National Socialism. It provides a deep look into how scientific thought and philosophical movements influenced political ideologies. This is an essential read for students and researchers interested in the intersection of science, philosophy, and political history.