Nationalism and Regression/Progression or compatible with liberalism Flashcards
How is nationalism progressive/compatible with liberalism regarding Liberal nationalism?
The principles espoused by liberal nationalists such as Rousseau are in line with the progressive, liberal ideas of democracy - e.g. ‘General Will’ - favouring a republic and respect for direct democracy - his idea of ‘civil religion’ takes precedence over oppressive systems e.g. hereditary monarchy - in line with the progressive liberal concept of ‘the social contract’ - Locke.
How is nationalism progressive/compatible with liberalism regarding liberating movements?
Liberal nationalist principles can be used to progressive and liberating movements - e.g. Fidel Castro encouraging Cubans to overthrow the oppressive dictator Batista - champion individual liberty and republicanism - pertains the the progressive ideas that the governed should have the means to overthrow the government - however is the use of force and revolution progressive/compatible with liberalism?
How is nationalism progressive/compatible with liberalism regarding the use of patriotism to secure progressive means?
Patriotism can be used progressively e.g. Liberalist nationalism thrives in nations deprived of statehood - e.g. Mazzini’s ‘Young Italy’ sought to create ‘one independent, free republic’ - a concession to the liberal ideas of self-determination and individual liberty - however Mazzini, like Herder, claimed that the citizens were subservient to the state - unlike the more progressive approach of Locke who believed the state was subservient to the people in its obligation to protect rights.
How is nationalism regressive/incompatible with liberalism regarding conservative nationalists?
Organicism and the ideas of Herder could be regarded as regressive/incompatible with liberalism - e.g. preserving tradition and the idea that the state is founded on its cultural history - e.g. Treatise on the Origin of Language (1772) - “Has man nothing dearer than the language of his fathers?” - an emotional subservience to the state - contrary to the progressive liberal ideas of social contract whereby the state is subservient in its obligation to protect rights.
How is nationalism regressive/incompatible with liberalism regrading black chauvinism?
Black Chauvinism, like that of Garvey, appears to be regressive and illiberal as it is more of a concession to socialism and communism - e.g. in ‘Negro World’ - promoted unity, collectivism and equality of outcome - arguably regressive/illiberal as they prevent self-determination - however he rebuked the ideas of socialism as they were a way to control black people - argued freedom for all races - a progressive/liberal agenda.
How is nationalism regressive/incompatible with liberalism regarding its defence of national traditions?
Defence of national traditions means it is regressive/incompatible with liberalism - e.g. Maurras’ integral nationalism favoured a fusion of state and church to preserve patriotic obedience and subservience (contrary to neo-liberal ideas of secularism or Rand/Nozick) - e.g. justified regressive/illiberal movements - French nationalist seek to defence ‘laicite’) - e.g. Marine Le Pen’s ban on Muslim headscarves - goes against progressive liberal ideas of toleration.
