National Socialism (Heidegger's affiliation)

National Socialism, or Nazism, was the ideology of Nazi Germany, characterized by extreme nationalism, racism, and totalitarian control. Martin Heidegger, a prominent philosopher, joined the Nazi Party in 1933 and briefly supported some of its ideas, believing it might renew Germany. However, his philosophical work focuses on being and existence rather than politics. His association with Nazism remains controversial, as some interpret it as a problematic alignment with an oppressive regime, while others see it as a complex historical context. Heidegger's affiliation raises questions about the relationship between philosophy and political ideology.