![]() Thus, many will often flip from one movement to another, Hoffer asserts, and the often shared motivations for participation entail practical effects. This makes sense, in the author's view, given the frequent similarities between them in terms of the psychological influences on its adherents. Whether intended to be cultural, ideological, religious, or whatever else, Hoffer argues that mass movements are broadly interchangeable even when their stated goals or values differ dramatically. He goes on to articulate a cyclical view of history such that why and how said movements start, progress and end is explored. Hoffer initially attempts to explain the motives of the various types of personalities that give rise to mass movements in the first place and why certain efforts succeed while many others fail. Hoffer discusses the sense of individual identity and the holding to particular ideals that can lead to extremism and fanaticism among both leaders and followers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Published in 1951, it depicts a variety of arguments in terms of applied world history and social psychology to explain why mass movements arise to challenge the status quo. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements is a non-fiction book authored by the American social philosopher Eric Hoffer. ![]()
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