How Fanatics Capture the World

Have you ever wondered why people cast aside their own lives to serve a cause, even when that cause may be dangerous or destructive? In this deep exploration of The True Believer by Eric Hoffer, we journey through history, psychology, and the mystery of mass movements. Discover the common traits that unite causes as different as religious crusades, totalitarian regimes, and social revolutions. Learn what drives individuals—ordinary or otherwise—to surrender themselves to a larger entity. And see how the phases of a movement, from intellectual agitation to fanatic takeover and practical consolidation, repeat over and over through time...