- 03 Dec 2013 17:01
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From what I have studied in my attempt to understand what fascism was I have come to an impediment in my understanding. What I do not know is whether or not fascism was capitalist or if corporatism constituted a separate economic system from capitalism.
It is known that Mussolini did not like liberal capitalism and he criticised what he called super capitalism which he believed had began in 1914. This he contrasted with a positive and creative capitalism that existed in the 19th century. It had led to innovations and developments unlike the decadence of super capitalism.
Therefore: Was fascism merely critical of liberal capitalism and in contrast sought a controlled and patriotic nationalism capitalism (corporatism)? In other words did fascism consider itself capitalist, albeit not liberal capitalist?
Or was fascism (and corporatism) completely and a hundred percent distinct from capitalism, whether liberal or otherwise?
It is known that Mussolini did not like liberal capitalism and he criticised what he called super capitalism which he believed had began in 1914. This he contrasted with a positive and creative capitalism that existed in the 19th century. It had led to innovations and developments unlike the decadence of super capitalism.
Therefore: Was fascism merely critical of liberal capitalism and in contrast sought a controlled and patriotic nationalism capitalism (corporatism)? In other words did fascism consider itself capitalist, albeit not liberal capitalist?
Or was fascism (and corporatism) completely and a hundred percent distinct from capitalism, whether liberal or otherwise?