Types of Nationalism, Its Thinkers and Historical Examples Flashcards
Define Nationalism
Nationalism Is the belief that the nation should be the central unit of political organisation.
Johann Von Herder Book and ideas
Treatise on the origin of language, 1772
Language was the key in unifying a culture
Liberal nationalist thinker
Johann Von Herder views on human nature.
People see their own identity in terms of the collective identity of a cultural group with common language and history
Von Herder views on the state
States can only be rightfully based upon the collective identity of a people with common cultural and linguistic heritage.
Von Herder views on society.
Society is a cultural concept. It is based on a shared sense of culture and national heritage.
Jean - Jacques Rousseau Book and ideas
The Social Contract 1762
Liberal nationalist thinker
Romantic idea of a nation, a concept to which people could owe an allegiance which would hold them together.
Rousseau views on human nature
People are rational beings who desire their own freedom
Rousseau views on the state
The state is a romantic ideal the ultimate expression of the unity of the people.
Rousseau views on society
Political society must be based on national self determination
Giuseppe Mazzini book and ideas
The Duties of man 1860
Close associate Giuseppe Garibaldi
Republicanism
Liberal nationalist thinker - Links to patriotism
Mazzini views on human nature
People have a romantic vision of their origins. They seek liberty, but it is contained in the liberty of the people which they belong.
Mazzini views on state
The state is a romantic ideal, the ultimate expression of the unity of a people
Mazzini views on society
Society must allow personal freedom to flourish. Individuals can be free only if a whole society is also free
Mazzini views on the economy
Economic freedom is a natural result of general freedom enjoyed by nations and their peoples.
Charles Maurras Book and Ideas
Action Français 1899
Anti-Semitic
Pro-monarchy
Anti-Democratic
Maurras views on human nature
Ethnic identity is a key aspect of our consciousness
Maurras views on the state
Various states do not have equal statues. Some peoples and states are superior to others
Maurras views on society
Society is based on a shared sense of ethnicity. Some societies are superior forms of civilisation to others.
Maurras views on the economy
The superior culture of one nation naturally leads to the economic dominance of that nation over weaker nations
Marcus Garvey speeches and ideas
Message to the people 1937
Black people have been scattered due to slavery
Wanted to re unite them.
Garvey views on human nature
All people are part of either a white race or a black race, the latter can claim a superior history and culture.
Garvey views on the state
States are largely artificial constructs, the products of white supremacy. The only meaningful state should be the united black peoples of the world.
Garvey views on society
Black society should be superior to white society once the colonial oppression of black people is defeated.
Garvey views on the state
Garvey opposed both international capitalism, which leads to imperialism, and communism, which leads to dictatorship. Black peoples should set up their own form of capitalism for their own benefit
