The possibility has been established for the production of...a Master Race, the future 'masters of the earth'...made to endure for millennia - a higher kind of men who...employ democratic Europe as their most pliant and supple instrument for getting hold of the destinies of the earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He envisions a Master Race that will use democratic Europe as a tool to dominate the earth for millennia.
- In plain terms
- A superior race will manipulate democracy to rule long‑term.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of elites exploiting democratic systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can democracy be protected from manipulation?
- What safeguards prevent elite domination?
Another view
The concept is rooted in extremist ideology and lacks moral legitimacy.
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