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Ideology Warm-Up. Is ideology essential for political success? Does a firm ideology always breed intolerance? What is the main quality that defines an ideology? Is it revolutionary? Is it inspirational?
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Ideology Warm-Up • Is ideology essential for political success? • Does a firm ideology always breed intolerance? • What is the main quality that defines an ideology? Is it revolutionary? Is it inspirational? • What ethical issues arise from Hitler’s racist theories? Are we likely to judge such ethnical consideration differently today from those living at the time?
Ideology/Hitler’s Rise to Power • Ideology: The body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, group, class, or culture. OR • Ideology: a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc. and underlies political action
Hitler’s Ideology • Read through the packet and answer the accompanying questions on a separate sheet of paper. • You may work with 1 partner who is already around you (do not move seats!)
Class Discussion • Did Hitler’s ideology offer: • A new form of society? • A new social structure? • New values?