In the following termpaper I will make a research about nationalism. This issue is a important topic of many different sciences, like sociology, history or politcs. Therefore nationalism has many definitions, for each
type of science his own one. It is a topic for a debate in our society because it still includes many
questions and problems. Questions like what kind of nationalism would be morally right? Could we reach it? Problems like for instance the national liberation movements in some parts of africa or asian or just the
case of Israel.
The work starts with the general definition of nationalism. Afterwards the two big types of nationalism will be explained - the ethnical and the civil one. The next part is the modern nationalism with a few important examples. The following point will give a briefly overview how the “ideal nationalism” should be and what the world on this issue is doing wrong.
Finally a conclusion will sum up the most important facts of this work and answer the question whether nationalism is a real challenge or it is not.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- General definition of Nationalism
- Two types of Nationalism
- The modern Nationalism
- The "ideal Nationalism"?
- Conclusion
- Sources
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines the concept of nationalism, exploring its various definitions, historical development, and implications for contemporary society. The paper aims to analyze different types of nationalism and assess its moral implications.- Defining Nationalism: Exploring various definitions of nationalism and its historical context.
- Types of Nationalism: Examining ethnic nationalism and civil nationalism, their defining characteristics, and examples.
- Modern Nationalism: Analyzing contemporary expressions of nationalism, including its impact on global politics and social movements.
- The Ideal of Nationalism: Investigating the potential for a morally just form of nationalism, examining its challenges and complexities.
- The Moral Challenge of Nationalism: Discussing the ethical implications of nationalism and its potential to contribute to both positive and negative social outcomes.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction lays out the scope of the paper, focusing on the significance of nationalism as a topic of study in various academic disciplines. It highlights the ongoing debates surrounding the definition and moral implications of nationalism, providing examples like national liberation movements and the case of Israel.
- General definition of Nationalism: This section explores the different definitions of nationalism, emphasizing the diversity of interpretations across various countries and contexts. The author presents contrasting views on the concept, highlighting the work of philosophers Ernest Gellner and Karl Deutsch.
- The two types of Nationalism: This chapter delves into the distinctions between ethnic and civil nationalism. Ethnic nationalism is characterized by its focus on shared language, race, or territory, aiming for a nation-state based on these commonalities. Civil nationalism, on the other hand, emphasizes shared political rights and a sense of national unity built on shared citizenship.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper explores the concept of nationalism through an analysis of different definitions, historical development, and contemporary expressions. Key themes include: nationalism, ethnic nationalism, civil nationalism, nation-state, national identity, national liberation movements, moral implications, social and political factors, and global politics.- Quote paper
- Dennis Trom (Author), 2014, Nationalism - A challenge?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/267325
