Nationalism and Nations  

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Van De Putte, Andre

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Ethical Perspectives: Journal of the European Ethics Network vol. 1 no. 3 (Sep. 1994), page 104-122.
Topik: Natiolism; Nations; Political; Chameleon
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No one will deny that history of the least two centuries is comprehensible without some insight into meaning of natiolism. In the modern world, references to ‘nation’ and ‘national feelings’ are political forces of the first order that have played a much greater role than have references to other ideas that had raised expectations among political thinkers. Nevertheless, it is no a simple matter to define nation and nationalism; the terms have a weak analytical and explanatory power. We lack a definition that would allow us to determine unequivocally and objectively whether or not we have to do with a nation. Many objective criteria for indentification (linguistic, ethic, religious, political, cultural, geographical, etc.) are proffered individually or in combination. None, however, has been consistently satisfactory. A first superficial examination shows that nationalism has a chameleon-like character. It is presented, and we experience it, as a liberating force freeing individuals and peoples from social and political serfdom. Linked to this liberal ‘Risorgimento-nationalism’, which conincided with the political emancipation of the bourgeoisie, was the hope for a better future, for economic prosperity and for the reification of such universal values as human rights, equality, justice and the constitutional democratic rule of law.

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