Nazi Racism: Historian Richard Weikart Answers Questions

What is the historical connection between Nazi racism and Darwinian evolution? Historian Richard Weikart explores the ideological origins of Nazi racism and its links to social Darwinism as he answers questions submitted from viewers around the world about his new book Darwinian Racism: How Darwinism Influenced Hitler, Nazism, and White Nationalism.

Dr. Weikart is Emeritus Professor of History at California State University, Stanislaus, a Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute, and one of the world’s top authorities on the connections between Darwinism and Nazi ideology. He is author of many scholarly articles and books, including From Darwin to Hitler, Hitler’s Ethic, and Hitler’s Religion.