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Summary
This study explores the psychological roots of fascism in four writers, linking their adherence to narcissistic personality traits amplified by modern society. Fascism offered these writers a redemptive ideology resonating with their personal needs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Literary Criticism
- Sociology
Context:
- Examines the psychological underpinnings of fascist ideology.
- Focuses on four prominent fascist writers: Céline, Rebatet, Brasillach, and Drieu La Rochelle.
- Considers the influence of modern industrial society on individual psychology.
Purpose:
- To understand the psychological elements driving adherence to fascism.
- To analyze the connection between narcissistic personality traits and fascist ideology.
- To explore fascism as a reaction against contemporary societal values.
Summary:
- The study identifies narcissistic personality traits, exacerbated by modern society, as a key factor in the selected writers' attraction to fascism.
- Fascist ideology's transformative project resonated with the personal themes of these writers.
- Writers viewed fascism as a redemptive religion, fulfilling their narcissistic needs.
Impact:
- Provides insight into the psychological appeal of extremist ideologies.
- Highlights the role of personality disorders in political radicalization.
- Contributes to understanding the intersection of literature, psychology, and political extremism.