RSA: Alberto Toscano – Fanaticism, On the Uses of an Idea

Via the RSA:

Alberto Toscano presents a radically alternative account of fanaticism, faith and democracy.

Alberto Toscano talks about his book Fanaticism: On the Uses of an Idea. He discusses how in the last five centuries fanaticism has been invoked by diverse groups to stigmatize incorrigible political and religious enemies who were beyond the pale and with which one could not compromise.


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