C- A Protean and dangerous term Flashcards

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Nationalism

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Complex and multifaced ; does not encompass everything conceptually evasive

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Greenfeld’s warning

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Caution against ouversimplifying nationalism due to its protean nature

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Alter’s advice

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Nationalism can represent both emancipation and oppression

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Semantic field, Nation as a family

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Fatherland, mother country, patrie, mère patrie = intriguing oxymoron

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Nationalism vs. Democracy

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Link= both linked by sovereignty within people and recognition of equality
Distinction = not all nations practising nationalism are democraticies

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16th century nationalism in England

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Coexistence with xenophobia, especially during invasions and imerizl rule.
Englands imperial rule included ruling over various countries
Rare positive national consciousness , typically emerged during resistance toninvasion or conquest
Ex: unity during spanish armada in 1588

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Key question

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Did 16th century English nationalism result from extrrnal events or an inward impulse like desire for emancipation
Answer = both

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