The values of the Nazis, who ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945 under Adolf Hitler’s leadership, were rooted in a deeply troubling and morally reprehensible ideology. The Nazi regime promoted and propagated a set of values that included racial superiority, anti-Semitism, authoritarianism, militarism, and the suppression of individual freedoms. Central to Nazi ideology was the belief in the superiority of the so-called “Aryan race” and the notion of racial purity. This led to the persecution and systematic extermination of millions of Jews, as well as other marginalized groups, including Romani people, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and political dissidents.
The Nazis embraced an extreme form of authoritarianism, advocating for the absolute power of the state and the subjugation of individual liberties. They propagated a cult of personality around Hitler, fostering a climate of fear and obedience. Additionally, the Nazis gloried in militarism and expansionist policies, seeking to establish dominance through military conquest and territorial expansion. This culminated in the outbreak of World War II and the atrocities committed during the war.
