One  of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, foundational to the  academic left and deep ecology of the greens, was committed to  Nazism.

The  green Nazi/deep ecology connection in the life and works of Martin Heidegger  have been routinely given a pass over the years by many western scholars who  love his existential philosophy.  According to French professor Emmanuel  Faye's latest book on Heidegger, the days of viewing his commitment to Nazism as  something incidental to his life are now officially over.

In  his book Heidegger: The Introduction of Nazism into  Philosophy in Light of the Unpublished Seminars 1933-35, French Professor Emmanuel Faye has exposed the real Martin Heidegger  (1889-1976).  Western scholars have been so enamored with his existentialist philosophy  that it has been very difficult for them to accept the fact that he was a real  Nazi.  Too many have been more than willing to overlook his Nazi past as something incidental to his  worldview.

Environmental historians  have been quick to cover for Heidegger because he is such a critical figure in  modern green philosophy.  Many of his views are consistent with what is  today called deep ecology.  Heidegger is known among environmental  thinkers for later advocating an anti-technology "let  it be" attitude toward nature after his so-called  'turning' from National Socialism.  However, Faye clearly shows that  Heidegger's 'turning' from National Socialism is a modern myth built on outright  lies and the later redaction of his earlier materials hidden under dense  language and opaque existentialism.  Martin Heidegger is an  unrepentant Nazi.  Even years after the war, he spoke of the  "inner truth and greatness"  of National Socialism.

Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/07/the_green_nazi_deep_ecology_...

See also:

http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/the_original_environazis.html