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Giovanni Gentile

Giovanni Gentile was an Italian philosopher and politician who lived from 1875 to 1944. He was known for writing about the idea that the government should have control over the lives of people, which is called fascism. He thought that people should be loyal to the government and do what the government wanted them to in order to keep the country strong. He wanted people to be united, so that the country could be strong. He also wrote about education, and thought that everyone should learn about their country and its traditions. He also believed in using art and literature to help teach people about their country.