Reviews

The Cause of Hitler's Germany by Leonard Peikoff

gfs0619's review

4.0

This book examines the post-enlightenment philosophy the both created the Nazi's and made it possible for them to gain power. It's a difficult read, especially if you have not studied much philosophy, but worth the extra effort. Piekoff dismisses the usual causes for the rise of Hitler in favor of a deeper look at the common philosophy of the German people. A philosophy nihilism, complete obedience and distrust or dismissal of logic. The result is the most complete explanation of how the Nazi's happened.

I won this book through a First Reads giveaway.

j9mg's review

3.0

Thank you to Goodreads for the ARC! Review forthcoming.