Nationalism Flashcards

Flashcards covering various aspects of nationalism discussed in the lecture notes.

Liberal Nationalism

A form of nationalism that views individuals as rational and supports natural rights, advocating for a nation-state to protect these rights.

Rationalism & Natural Rights in Liberal Nationalism

Liberal nationalists believe individuals make decisions based on reason and logic, supporting Locke’s view of inherent 'natural rights' necessitating a nation-state for protection.

Enlightenment Theory & Nationalism

Rousseau's 'general will' theory influenced nationalists like Mazzini, who believed in self-determination for nations based on shared culture.

Woodrow Wilson's Liberal Nationalism

Advocated for replacing empires with self-determined nation-states after World War I to guarantee peace in Europe, though flawed.

Contemporary Liberal Nationalism Examples

Examples include the Scottish National Party (SNP) and Catalan nationalists seeking independence through democratic means and self-determination.

Liberal Internationalism

A form of nationalism promoting cooperation among nation-states based on shared human rights beliefs, exemplified by the European Union.

Conservative Nationalism

An ideology emphasizing pride in the nation, history, and shared culture (Volksgeist) to maintain social order and prevent revolution.

Volksgeist

Term used by thinkers like Herder. A shared culture, history and language

National Chauvinism

An irrational belief in the superiority of one's own nation, often stemming from conservative nationalism's focus on national pride.

Integral Nationalism

A form of nationalism requiring citizens to prioritize the needs of their nation above all else, often regressive and exclusionary.

Far-Right Nationalism

An extreme form of nationalism exemplified by Fascism and Nazism, characterized by racism, undemocratic principles, and historical revisionism.

Leadership Cults in Fascism and Nazism

Dictators embody the 'Volksgeist.' Citizens must be loyal. Leaders embody nations (e.g., Mussolini as 'Il Duce,' Hitler as 'Der Fuhrer').

Black Nationalism

A nationalist movement advocating for the self-determination and separation of black people, often emphasizing Pan-Africanism and cultural pride.

Anti-Colonial Nationalism

Nationalism arising from people previously excluded from a nation seeing themselves as equal, manifested in independence movements.

Post-Colonial Nationalism

The phase after a country achieves independence involving establishing national identity, often drawing from pre-colonial values and ideologies.

Nation-State Definition

A political entity where the state and nation align, representing a self-governing sovereign country, often the goal of nationalists.

Nationalism

An ideology prioritizes loyalty and devotion to a nation. It asserts that a nation's culture and interests should take precedence over all other considerations.

Cultural Nationalism

This type of nationalism emphasizes the preservation and promotion of a nation's unique cultural heritage.