Nationalism Flashcards
(10 cards)
Nationalism rough introduction
Nationalism is one of the most diverse ideologies, containing different strands of thought like liberalism and conservatism.
Nationalism can celebrate the strength freedom and unity of a nation
Von Herder
1722 Treatise on the Origin of Language
Cultural and Conservative nationalism
Language e.g. Catalan and Welsh
World divided based on culture and language
“The best culture… thrives off the soil of a nation”
Rosseau
1792 Consideration on the Government of Poland
Romantic and civic nationalism
“Will of the people must be sovereign”
Social cohesion and shared values
Freedom only comes when good prevails
Mazzini
Founded ‘Young Italy’
Liberal and Romantic nationalism
“Democracy and nationhood are indivisible”
BUT nation supersedes democracy
Garvey
Negro World journal
Post-colonial and race based nationalism
Pro-segregation and anti-assimilation
Pan-Africanism
Free state in Liberia
“Black skin is not a badge of shame”
Maurrass
1899 Action Francaise
Regressive, chauvinistic and conservative
Immigration diluted French blood
Anti-semitism
Too much democracy
‘Nationalism is compatible with democracy’
Nationalism can be when it expresses the will of the people. Provide the basis for the right to self-determination - Woodrow Wilson
Nationalism can be inclusive. Von Herder, Rosseau and Mazzini
Unite country on basis of democratic values. Garvey’s pan-nationalism can unite people under a common home
‘Nationalism is not compatible with democracy’
Nationalism can be the basis for undemocratic policies e.g. imperialism, 19th century ‘Scramble for Africa’
Anti-democratic nature of integral nationalism. Maurrass. Nation states built upon integral are totalitarian and characterised by expansionism
Nationalist leaders HAVE resorted to extremism and discrimination. Apartheid
Can lead to nativism
‘Nationalism is not always peaceful’
Has been used to justify political violence
Maurrass’ integral nationalism has been used to justify military strength. Iran - restore Persia to former glory. Hitler - return Germany to ‘golden age’
Rosseau’s “forced to be free” argument justified French revolution
Chauvinistic nationalism
‘Nationalism is always peaceful’
Secure peace via national unity. Woodrow Wilson
Mazzini’s popular sovereignty united Italians in a peaceful manner
Von Herder - cultural identity can unite people. “Speak German, O you German.” Volksgeist. Welsh people
Rosseau - social cohesion. Nation states that all co-operate. Wanted to end international conflicts.
