The philosophy of nationalism
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The philosophy of nationalism
Westview Press, c1998
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-197) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: hbk ISBN 9780813330839
Description
In this, the first truly philosophical study of nationalism, Paul Gilbert attempts to make sense of the fact that there are different sorts of nationalismfor example, political and culturaland that each concept functions with a different understanding of what a nation is. He sets out to explore whether there are any common ideas about what constitutes nationhood and whether these nations have particular rights due to them. By treating nationalism as a coherent body of ideas, the text permits a rational reconstruction of the origins of nationalist movements. }In this, the first truly philosophical study of nationalism, Paul Gilbert attempts to make sense of the fact that there are different sorts of nationalismfor example, political and culturaland that each concept functions with a different understanding of what a nation is. He sets out to explore whether there are any common ideas about what constitutes nationhood and whether these nations have particular rights due to them. By treating nationalism as a coherent body of ideas, the text permits a rational reconstruction of the origins of nationalist movements.
The book also examines the work of many key theorists, including Mill, Hume, Gramsci, and Gellner, in its coverage of secession, immigration, cultural rights and multiculturalism, and the aesthetics of nationalism. }
Table of Contents
Introduction Nationalism, Nations, and Names Identity and Community The Most Natural State The Nation as Will and Idea The Nation-State Geography and Economics Language and Culture An Outlook on Life History and Destiny Conclusion
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: pbk ISBN 9780813330846
Description
In this, the first truly philosophical study of nationalism, Paul Gilbert attempts to make sense of the fact that there are different sorts of nationalism,for example, political and cultural,and that each concept functions with a different understanding of what a nation is. He sets out to explore whether there are any common ideas about what constitutes nationhood and whether these nations" have particular rights due to them. By treating nationalism as a coherent body of ideas, the text permits a rational reconstruction of the origins of nationalist movements. The book also examines the work of many key theorists, including Mill, Hume, Gramsci, and Gellner, in its coverage of secession, immigration, cultural rights and multiculturalism, and the aesthetics of nationalism.
Table of Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- Nationalism, Nations, and Names -- Identity and Community -- "The Most Natural State" -- The Nation as Will and Idea -- The Nation-State -- Geography and Economics -- Language and Culture -- "An Outlook on Life" -- History and Destiny -- Conclusion
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