nationalism Flashcards
What is self-determination?
Concepts that nations have the right to govern themselves.
What is a nation state?
A nation that rules itself in its own state and controls its own economies.
What is culturalism?
The idea that we are ‘blank slates’ and that the nation has an identity due to shared societal values.
What is racialism?
The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics specific to that race, distinguishing it as inferior or superior to another race.
What is internationalism?
The belief that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interests.
What is the role of the state in nationalism?
Nationalists recognize universally that the state has a role in the form of the nation state.
What is anti-colonialism?
When an indigenous population opposes the illegitimate supremacy of the colonial power.
What is chauvinistic nationalism?
The idea that one’s nation is superior to others and should benefit from that superiority.
What is imperialism?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
What is pan-nationalism?
The aspiration to unite people across different states due to common shared values.
What is militarism?
An expansionist nationalist resolution to challenges against the views of the nation.
What is liberal internationalism?
The principle that each nation should respect the values and sovereignty of other nations.
What is civic nationalism?
A sense of shared national pride in the values of a nation.
What is patriotism?
A strong attachment to pride in the nation in which someone lives.
What is volksgeist?
A spirit that binds people together through language, culture, and shared history.
What is the liberal nationalism view on human nature?
Humans are rational thinking beings influenced by the Enlightenment.
What is the liberal nationalism view on society?
Nations have an inclusive understanding of society, allowing anyone to join if they adopt the nation’s values.
What is the liberal nationalism view on the state?
Heavily oriented around self-determination and the right to self-governance.
What is the conservative nationalism view on human nature?
Humans are irrational and need a strong state to uphold civility.
What is the conservative nationalism view on society?
Unity is based on patriotism and emotional connection to the nation.
What is the conservative nationalism view on the state?
Aims to uphold a strong state to counteract human irrationality.
What is the post-colonial nationalism view on human nature?
Humans are united by nature through racial allegiances.
What is the post-colonial nationalism view on society?
Supports societal diversity but insists on adherence to the overall values for cohesion.
What is the post-colonial nationalism view on the state?
Nations wishing to rule themselves should be allowed their own state.
What is the post-colonial nationalism view on the economy?
Individuals should manage their own financial affairs and oppose economic imperialism.
What is the expansionist nationalism view on human nature?
Humans are irrational, and myths of superiority promote national superiority.
What is the expansionist nationalism view on society?
Membership is constrained to inheritance and suggests racialism.
What is the expansionist nationalism view on the state?
Sees the nation as superior and seeks to return society to a less advanced state.
What is Johann Herder’s view on human nature?
People see their identity in terms of the collective identity of a cultural group.
What is Johann Herder’s view on the state?
States should be based upon the collective identity of people with common cultural heritage.
What is Johann Herder’s view on society?
Society is a cultural concept based on shared culture and language.
What is Jean Jacques Rousseau’s view on human nature?
Humans are rational beings who desire their own freedom.
What is Jean Jacques Rousseau’s view on the state?
The basis of any legitimate state has to be the nation.
What is Jean Jacques Rousseau’s view on society?
Societies are bound together through their allegiance to the nation.
What is Giuseppe Mazzini’s view on human nature?
People have a romantic vision of their origins and seek liberty.
What is Giuseppe Mazzini’s view on the state?
The state should symbolize the people’s unity.
What is Giuseppe Mazzini’s view on society?
Personal freedom can only flourish in a free society.
What is Charles Maurras’s view on human nature?
Humans are bounded by their ethnic identity.
What is Charles Maurras’s view on the state?
Some states are superior and should impose their ideas on others.
What is Charles Maurras’s view on society?
Society is based on ethnic identity sharing.
What is Charles Maurras’s view on the economy?
The superior nature of one nation leads to its economic dominance.
What is Marcus Garvey’s view on human nature?
All people belong to either a black or white race.
What is Marcus Garvey’s view on the state?
States are largely artificial constructs of white supremacy.
What is Marcus Garvey’s view on society?
Black society will be seen as superior once colonial oppression is defeated.
What is Marcus Garvey’s view on the economy?
Believed black people should set up their own form of capitalism.
What is the order of inclusivity among nationalists?
Most to least inclusive: Liberal, anti/post-colonial, conservative, expansionist, chauvinist.
What is chauvinism?
The belief in the superiority of one nation and the inferiority of others.
What is the difference between rational nationalism and romantic nationalism?
Rational nationalism sees the nation as serving the state; romantic nationalism prioritizes the nation.
What is the difference between progressive nationalism and regressive nationalism?
Progressive nationalism seeks to improve society; regressive nationalism celebrates a past golden age.
What is the difference between inclusive and exclusive nationalism?
Inclusive nationalism does not exclude based on nationality; exclusive nationalism resists immigration.
What is the difference between racialism and multiculturalism?
Racialism stresses ethnic divisions; multiculturalism believes cultural differences should not affect citizenship.
What are agreements on the state?
The state is the main vehicle for self-determination and links individuals to the state.
What are disagreements on the state?
Views differ on romanticism, race significance, and democratic vs monarchial nature.
What are agreements on human nature?
Ethnicity is key to linking humans; rationality is acknowledged by liberals and post-colonials.
What are disagreements on human nature?
Views differ on the role of race, culture, language, and romanticism of origins.
What are agreements on society?
The importance of progressiveness and unity based on pride within identity.
What are disagreements on society?
Progressive views countered by nostalgia; skepticism about unity through pride.
