To what extent do nationalists share a common view of human nature

Question 1

para 1 agree (unity around ideas)

Answer 1

Nearly all nationalist agree that humans want to be united around a common set of ideas and values. This is a view shared by conservative nationalist Herder with his idea of ‘volksgeist’ and liberal nationalist Mazzini who believes people have a romantic connection to their origins.

Question 2

para 1 disagree (values)

Answer 2

How open these values are differs. Liberal inclusive nationalists like JJR believe the nation is open to anyone who feels connected to it whilst Garvey and Maurras think race is important.

Question 3

para 2 agree (emotional link)

Answer 3

There is a consensus idea that an emotional link is required to be immersed in a nation, with liberal nationalist Mazzini sharing this view with both post-colonial garvey (emotional connection to the black nation) and Herder

Question 4

para 2 disagree

Answer 4

Liberal nationalist JJR disagrees with this, arguing that members must simply support the values of society where all citizens can participate equally

Question 5

para 3 agree (self determination)

Answer 5

Liberal nationalists and post colonials agree on the idea of self determination believing that individuals and nations should have the ability to govern themselves

Question 6

para 3 disagree

Answer 6

Expansionist nationalists have a more chauvinistic view of human nature, aiming to colonise weaker nations due to their superiority. This is what is called integral nationalism (Maurras)