Kako misliti patriotizem

slovenian

2012

volume 23, issue 5/6

patriotism    foundations of patriotism   critique of patriotism   citizenship education    patriotism in schools

Slovensko društvo raziskovalcev šolskega polja
(Obvezni izvod spletne publikacije)

Both intuitively and theoretically patriotism can be defined as "love of country". In fact, it is one of the few concepts in the area of citizenship education or political theory in general where both notions coincide. However, the attitude towards patriotism is far from simple as - both historically and theoretically - it is one of the most controversial concepts in political theory in general. This paper deals with various issues faced by both proponents and critics of patriotism. The introductory part of the paper presents the "contextual" aspect of patriotism and the ambivalence contemporary discussions about patriotism are faced with. Part two discusses two prevailing forms of justification of patriotism in contemporary discussions. The next section discusses the fundamental dimensions of patriotism. Part four identifies the basic motivational impulses of advancing patriotism. The fifth part examines in detail different objections advanced by the critics of patriotism. The final part of the paper presents some of the problems encountered by both advocates and the critics of patriotism.

18.03.2014