Interactive Evaluation Tool
Use this checklist to evaluate whether an action, policy, or rhetoric aligns with Umberto Eco's 14 properties of Ur-Fascism. This is an educational tool, not a definitive judgment.
Important Disclaimer: This checklist is a simplified educational tool. Real historical analysis requires deep scholarly examination. The presence of some characteristics doesn't automatically mean something is fascist, and the absence of these traits doesn't mean something is good. Use this as a starting point for critical thinking, not as a final verdict.
What are you evaluating?
Describe the action, policy, statement, or behavior you want to analyze
Analysis Summary
Properties identified: 0 of 14None Detected
No fascist characteristics detected based on Eco's framework. However, absence of these traits doesn't mean an action is good or bad—it simply means it doesn't align with the specific characteristics of fascism.
Eco's 14 Properties of Ur-Fascism
Check each property that applies to what you're evaluating. Expand items for more detail.