nationalism

Question 1

What is self-determination?

Answer 1

Concepts that nations have the right to govern themselves.

Question 2

What is a nation state?

Answer 2

A nation that rules itself in its own state and controls its own economies.

Question 3

What is culturalism?

Answer 3

The idea that we are ‘blank slates’ and that the nation has an identity due to shared societal values.

Question 4

What is racialism?

Answer 4

The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics specific to that race, distinguishing it as inferior or superior to another race.

Question 5

What is internationalism?

Answer 5

The belief that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interests.

Question 6

What is the role of the state in nationalism?

Answer 6

Nationalists recognize universally that the state has a role in the form of the nation state.

Question 7

What is anti-colonialism?

Answer 7

When an indigenous population opposes the illegitimate supremacy of the colonial power.

Question 8

What is chauvinistic nationalism?

Answer 8

The idea that one’s nation is superior to others and should benefit from that superiority.

Question 9

What is imperialism?

Answer 9

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

Question 10

What is pan-nationalism?

Answer 10

The aspiration to unite people across different states due to common shared values.

Question 11

What is militarism?

Answer 11

An expansionist nationalist resolution to challenges against the views of the nation.

Question 12

What is liberal internationalism?

Answer 12

The principle that each nation should respect the values and sovereignty of other nations.

Question 13

What is civic nationalism?

Answer 13

A sense of shared national pride in the values of a nation.

Question 14

What is patriotism?

Answer 14

A strong attachment to pride in the nation in which someone lives.

Question 15

What is volksgeist?

Answer 15

A spirit that binds people together through language, culture, and shared history.

Question 16

What is the liberal nationalism view on human nature?

Answer 16

Humans are rational thinking beings influenced by the Enlightenment.

Question 17

What is the liberal nationalism view on society?

Answer 17

Nations have an inclusive understanding of society, allowing anyone to join if they adopt the nation’s values.

Question 18

What is the liberal nationalism view on the state?

Answer 18

Heavily oriented around self-determination and the right to self-governance.

Question 19

What is the conservative nationalism view on human nature?

Answer 19

Humans are irrational and need a strong state to uphold civility.

Question 20

What is the conservative nationalism view on society?

Answer 20

Unity is based on patriotism and emotional connection to the nation.

Question 21

What is the conservative nationalism view on the state?

Answer 21

Aims to uphold a strong state to counteract human irrationality.

Question 22

What is the post-colonial nationalism view on human nature?

Answer 22

Humans are united by nature through racial allegiances.

Question 23

What is the post-colonial nationalism view on society?

Answer 23

Supports societal diversity but insists on adherence to the overall values for cohesion.

Question 24

What is the post-colonial nationalism view on the state?

Answer 24

Nations wishing to rule themselves should be allowed their own state.

Question 25

What is the post-colonial nationalism view on the economy?

Answer 25

Individuals should manage their own financial affairs and oppose economic imperialism.

Question 26

What is the expansionist nationalism view on human nature?

Answer 26

Humans are irrational, and myths of superiority promote national superiority.

Question 27

What is the expansionist nationalism view on society?

Answer 27

Membership is constrained to inheritance and suggests racialism.

Question 28

What is the expansionist nationalism view on the state?

Answer 28

Sees the nation as superior and seeks to return society to a less advanced state.

Question 29

What is Johann Herder's view on human nature?

Answer 29

People see their identity in terms of the collective identity of a cultural group.

Question 30

What is Johann Herder's view on the state?

Answer 30

States should be based upon the collective identity of people with common cultural heritage.

Question 31

What is Johann Herder's view on society?

Answer 31

Society is a cultural concept based on shared culture and language.

Question 32

What is Jean Jacques Rousseau's view on human nature?

Answer 32

Humans are rational beings who desire their own freedom.

Question 33

What is Jean Jacques Rousseau's view on the state?

Answer 33

The basis of any legitimate state has to be the nation.

Question 34

What is Jean Jacques Rousseau's view on society?

Answer 34

Societies are bound together through their allegiance to the nation.

Question 35

What is Giuseppe Mazzini's view on human nature?

Answer 35

People have a romantic vision of their origins and seek liberty.

Question 36

What is Giuseppe Mazzini's view on the state?

Answer 36

The state should symbolize the people's unity.

Question 37

What is Giuseppe Mazzini's view on society?

Answer 37

Personal freedom can only flourish in a free society.

Question 38

What is Charles Maurras's view on human nature?

Answer 38

Humans are bounded by their ethnic identity.

Question 39

What is Charles Maurras's view on the state?

Answer 39

Some states are superior and should impose their ideas on others.

Question 40

What is Charles Maurras's view on society?

Answer 40

Society is based on ethnic identity sharing.

Question 41

What is Charles Maurras's view on the economy?

Answer 41

The superior nature of one nation leads to its economic dominance.

Question 42

What is Marcus Garvey's view on human nature?

Answer 42

All people belong to either a black or white race.

Question 43

What is Marcus Garvey's view on the state?

Answer 43

States are largely artificial constructs of white supremacy.

Question 44

What is Marcus Garvey's view on society?

Answer 44

Black society will be seen as superior once colonial oppression is defeated.

Question 45

What is Marcus Garvey's view on the economy?

Answer 45

Believed black people should set up their own form of capitalism.

Question 46

What is the order of inclusivity among nationalists?

Answer 46

Most to least inclusive: Liberal, anti/post-colonial, conservative, expansionist, chauvinist.

Question 47

What is chauvinism?

Answer 47

The belief in the superiority of one nation and the inferiority of others.

Question 48

What is the difference between rational nationalism and romantic nationalism?

Answer 48

Rational nationalism sees the nation as serving the state; romantic nationalism prioritizes the nation.

Question 49

What is the difference between progressive nationalism and regressive nationalism?

Answer 49

Progressive nationalism seeks to improve society; regressive nationalism celebrates a past golden age.

Question 50

What is the difference between inclusive and exclusive nationalism?

Answer 50

Inclusive nationalism does not exclude based on nationality; exclusive nationalism resists immigration.

Question 51

What is the difference between racialism and multiculturalism?

Answer 51

Racialism stresses ethnic divisions; multiculturalism believes cultural differences should not affect citizenship.

Question 52

What are agreements on the state?

Answer 52

The state is the main vehicle for self-determination and links individuals to the state.

Question 53

What are disagreements on the state?

Answer 53

Views differ on romanticism, race significance, and democratic vs monarchial nature.

Question 54

What are agreements on human nature?

Answer 54

Ethnicity is key to linking humans; rationality is acknowledged by liberals and post-colonials.

Question 55

What are disagreements on human nature?

Answer 55

Views differ on the role of race, culture, language, and romanticism of origins.

Question 56

What are agreements on society?

Answer 56

The importance of progressiveness and unity based on pride within identity.

Question 57

What are disagreements on society?

Answer 57

Progressive views countered by nostalgia; skepticism about unity through pride.