Protestant Reformation and Nationalism
NATIONALISM
HIS 104
Marek McKenna
September Barron
August 27, 2012
Nationalism; One might ask, what is Nationalism? Nationalism is popular political ideology that developed in the 18th century and that it identifies “people” and the purposes that control an independent “state” the key to “nation” is the definition in the identification of a “nation” This definition originally came from France and Spain prior to the 18th century, it refers to a small, elite group of men who would meet and converse with each other. (Getz T. R., & Brooke J. E., 2012). That is until the 18th century, this is when “nation” became redefined as a large group of people, spanning the social classes, one who established a political and cultural community of citizens, thus forming what were known as “Nationalists” they were people who felt as though these groups of citizens should have control over their government and country rather than leaving control in the hands of the aristocratic elite, or the hands of distant power. This is how nationalism was successful in challenging the governments of small kingdoms, or large empires, this in part it what made it a defining political institution of modern age (Getz, T. R. & Brooke J. E., 2012).
There is also another definition of nationalism this side excludes a bond to a diverse state where the subjects do not share the same ideas, or moral values and a common culture. “Nationalism is also a normative political theory under which a geographically compact distinct people has a right to self-determination (Ignatieff, 1993: 145). Since an “ought” cannot be derived from an “is,” one might admit the existence of a Serbian nation prior to World War I, while denying that the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was benign.” Although there is a fine line between nationalism and patriotism one may have a hard time in distinguishing the difference.
What is necessary for people to able them in expressing their nationalism
HIS 104
Marek McKenna
September Barron
August 27, 2012
Nationalism; One might ask, what is Nationalism? Nationalism is popular political ideology that developed in the 18th century and that it identifies “people” and the purposes that control an independent “state” the key to “nation” is the definition in the identification of a “nation” This definition originally came from France and Spain prior to the 18th century, it refers to a small, elite group of men who would meet and converse with each other. (Getz T. R., & Brooke J. E., 2012). That is until the 18th century, this is when “nation” became redefined as a large group of people, spanning the social classes, one who established a political and cultural community of citizens, thus forming what were known as “Nationalists” they were people who felt as though these groups of citizens should have control over their government and country rather than leaving control in the hands of the aristocratic elite, or the hands of distant power. This is how nationalism was successful in challenging the governments of small kingdoms, or large empires, this in part it what made it a defining political institution of modern age (Getz, T. R. & Brooke J. E., 2012).
There is also another definition of nationalism this side excludes a bond to a diverse state where the subjects do not share the same ideas, or moral values and a common culture. “Nationalism is also a normative political theory under which a geographically compact distinct people has a right to self-determination (Ignatieff, 1993: 145). Since an “ought” cannot be derived from an “is,” one might admit the existence of a Serbian nation prior to World War I, while denying that the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was benign.” Although there is a fine line between nationalism and patriotism one may have a hard time in distinguishing the difference.
What is necessary for people to able them in expressing their nationalism