What makes populists so appealing? Huub Buijssen explains the psychological mechanisms behind when and why people respond to populist ideas. Using examples from the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the USA, he demonstrates which fears and moral beliefs make people particularly susceptible to such ideas.
This book is indispensable for better understanding current political developments and recognising the dangers. Insights from neuropsychology, moral and social philosophy, amongst other fields, provide effective food for thought on how we can actively combat populism in our midst.