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    What is Patriotism

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    Gino DiGuilio Global Ethics Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez September 26‚ 2014 Situationalism; a small word with a rather large definition. According to the Oxford Dictionary1‚ situationalism is defined as‚ “the theory that human behavior is determined by surrounding circumstances rather than by personal qualities.” Defining and comprehending this word is crucial when it comes to analyzing and creating thoughts about charity and giving to those in need in general. Judith Lichtenberg once stated‚ “Small

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    Nationalism vs Patriotism

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    attempt to impose their morality on any given situation. When those standards were not met‚ more often then not‚ war would result. In contrast he stated that patriotism was the feeling of admiration for a way of life etc. and the willingness to defend it against attack. The obvious difference between the two is that while patriotism is a passive attitude‚ nationalism is aggressive by nature. Orwell was writing this during the years just prior to World War Two when nationalism in Europe was

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    Patriotism is an attachment to one’s homeland excluding all the differences caused by the cultural differences that are present within the nation. Patriotism is considered as a devotion to one’s country. Each and every person living in a country should be proud of his country. It is true that the reverence for the history of a nation plays an important role in motivating its fellow citizens for improving the prosperity of a nation and contributing to its development .But patriotic regard should be

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    seen a few instances of declined patriotism and it seems as if were are going through a downfall today. In the seventeen years that I have been a part of this nation I have experienced one of the deadliest terror attacks that the world has ever seen. The days after September 11th‚ 2001 were spent admiring the armed forces and first responders that risked their own lives for the nearly 3‚000 people that died on that day. In the last four years it seems like our patriotism has greatly

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    Yukio Mishima Patriotism

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    In today’s society‚ men have always been recognized for their heroic acts of giving up their lives in honor to their country. However‚ in seeing death as an honorable act‚ one must understand patriotism and pride. In the story Patriotism by Yukio Mishima‚ Lieutenant Shinji Takeyama and his wife Reiko are Newlyweds and happily married. On the day of their honeymoon‚ the Lieutenant having his sword laid beside him‚ tested Reiko’s his wife‚ to see if she too would die with him at the time he was to

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    Throughout history‚ patriotism is an attitude that greatly impacts the success of a nation. Patriotism is sparked amongst the most successful countries because its citizens demonstrate complete support and devotion to its principles and beliefs. The love and devotion which patriotism achieves for a nation is especially apparent in America today‚ because of the recent hardships it has suffered. However‚ such patriotism can be traced back to the most ancient times‚ years before the Common Era.

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    Module IV: Patriotism and National Pride Sense of pride and patriotism Importance of discipline and hard work Integrity and accountability Pride (without complacency and with an awareness of imperfections) is important in spurring individuals and a society on to greater achievement. The loss of faith in the achievements of the past‚ history and traditions can be an important factor in the decline of a culture or a civilization. a sense of national pride and purpose that enables residents

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    PATRIOTISM FILIPINO PATRIOTISM?.. Dying? As time passes by‚ a person’s traits‚ behavior and personality changes generation to generation‚ some changes are positive and some are negative‚ but does Filipino traits today a positive or a negative change when we relate it to the love for our country? Filipinos today are somehow unpredictable. Why? Of course we’re not god to predict what they can or will do that somehow can put the country to shame. But as you can see‚ we‚ Filipino’s

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    seems to have no feeling for this day and the same can be said for the adults in our country also. The Oxford dictionary defines patriotism as devoted love‚ support‚ and defence of one’s country; national loyalty. But the word patriotism cannot be restricted and is very subjective in nature. One need not play cricket matches or fight wars to express their feeling of patriotism. Our emotions run high when India thrashes Pakistan in any sports or when a businessman of Indian origin‚ staying abroad‚ makes

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    Arête can be viewed as a captivating quality that can light a fire of patriotism under the hearts of many‚ while hubris can destroy the reputation of a person and destroy the determination of a rising power. As seen in the Iliad‚ arête is the main social value of Greek life and is the first spark of patriotism for a civilization that is only beginning. In the Iliad‚ the rage of Achilles is a perfect example of hubris in early Greek civilization. When Achilles says‚ “I will not return until Trojans

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