Charles Maurras Flashcards
what is Maurras a key example of
right wing nationalism
1868-1952
Maurras’ works
journal Action Francaise 1899
what was Maurras’ journal
pro monarchy
anti-democratic
anti-semitic
which regime did Maurras support
pro facist Vachy regime
governed half of france on behalf of german occupiers
thought France lost greatness due to abandonment of hierarchy
how did maurras describe his form of nationalism
integral nationalism
what was maurras proposed remedy for france
stress patriotism
state+church should unite
though jews responsible for decline in french fortunes
where can Maurras’ philosophy be found
Marine Le Pen
what did Maurras oppose
3 principles of french revolution 1789
freedom-lack of respect for authority
equality-too much power ignorant masses
fraternity-french too close to inferiors
what kind of france did Maurras want
pre revolution
church+monarch disciplined people
democracy had little scope
what was Maurass’ main contribution to nationalism
interests+consciousness individuals suppressed for collective identity
most powerful collective identity=integral nationalism
integral nationalism
accepts NO collective identity above nation
people obey ideals of nation
Human nature summary
Ethnic identity key aspect to consciousness
State summary
Don’t have equal states
Some are superior
Society summary
Based on shared sense of ethnicity
Some societies are superior
Economy summary
Superior culture of one nation lead to their natural economic dominance
