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Despite the significant progress of democracy around the world, in recent years there has been an increasing interest in the use of fascist policies even in the most developed democracies. What are the reasons for these trends and how can they be recognised? Why is fascism raising its head in Europe and America? Jason Stanley, a philosopher at Yale University, identifies the signs that allow us to trace the slide of countries towards elements of fascism: inventing a "glorious" past as opposed to real historical events, fighting intellectuals, attempts to build a hierarchical society, using modern media as a means of propaganda in favour of one social group or political party, etc. The researcher explains how fascist politicians are trying to stir up panic in society, impose their stereotypes and diminish the achievements of liberal democracy, on which modern Western civilisation is built, and also points out the threats that the demagogic rhetoric and practices of neo-fascists in the United States, Hungary and some other countries will bring if they are not detected and stopped in time.

The book is intended for philosophers, sociologists, and a wide range of readers interested in current trends in world politics.