WEEK 5 READINGS "Imagined Communities" Flashcards
1
Q
The idea of “nationhood” is on its way out.
A
No it appears to be strengthened (based on recent wars)
2
Q
The weird thing tho, sometimes nations express something pre-Thom Yorke
A
pre-revolutionary / pre-nationhood
3
Q
Why do wars between nations conflict with Marx’s ideals?
A
People should overthrow the elites before going head-to-head with other “nations” over this stupid idea of “nationhood”
4
Q
What makes a history of scarcely more than 2 centuries worthy of millions of deaths?
A
nationalism.
