History 255 - COLQ:20TH CEN EUROPEAN THOUGHT
Spring
2013
01
4.00
Ernest Benz
MW 07:30-09:00
Smith College
39924-S13
SEELYE 202
ebenz@smith.edu
The cultural context of fascism. Readings from Nietzsche, Sorel, Wilde, Pareto, Marinetti, Mussolini, and Hitler, as well as studies of psychology, degenerate painting and music. Both politicians and artists claimed to be Nietzschean free spirits. Who best understood his call to ruthless creativity? Enrollment by permission of the instructor.
Instructor Permission.