New Myth, New World

In New Myth, New World, author Bernice Glatzer Rosenthal delves into the complex relationship between Nietzsche's philosophy and its appropriation by both Nazis and Communists. Published by Pennsylvania State University Press in 2002, this insightful work spans 480 pages, exploring how Nietzsche was mischaracterized as the "philosopher of fascism" while his ideas were co-opted to support Bolshevism and Stalinism. Rosenthal meticulously uncovers the long-obscured Nietzschean concepts that significantly influenced these political movements. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of philosophy, history, and political theory, particularly in the context of 19th-century Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet Union. Discover how Nietzsche's legacy has been shaped by political ideologies and the implications it holds for modern thought.