Hardback | |
June 1, 2001 | |
9789639241114 | |
English | |
270 | |
9.21 Inches (US) | |
6.26 Inches (US) | |
1.38 Pounds (US) | |
$75.00 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Paperback / softback | |
June 1, 2001 | |
9789639241121 | |
English | |
327 | |
9.02 Inches (US) | |
6.10 Inches (US) | |
1.08 Pounds (US) | |
$24.95 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Nationalism and Beyond
Introducing Moral Debate about Values
A very readable introduction to the concepts and principles shaping the philosophical debate around nationalism. The book provides portraits of two kinds of nationalists: the tougher type, more common in everyday life, and the ultra-moderate "liberal nationalist" encountered in academia. The author introduces a debate with a "thoughtful nationalist," one who defends the view that states should be organized around national culture and that individuals have basic obligations to their nation. The author attempts to answer his opponent's standard arguments and presents a fully documented critique of his views.
A passion born from Miscevic's encounter with nationalism in the former Yugoslavia glows from every line of the argument. Questions raised and discussed include: Why is radicalism typical of nationalism? How successful is the nation-state? Does nationalism support liberal-democratic values? Is membership in a nation necessary for human fulfillment and for understanding values? Why might nationalism be immoral?
The book is unique not only because it explains a contemporary moral debate, in terms clear to the non-philosopher reader, but also because it has been written from the perspective of Central and Eastern Europe based on the author's personal experience.
About the Author
Reviews
"On the rather dusty shelf of studies on nationalism, Miscevic's book undoubtedly stands out. It is an audacious, entertaining and at times rather brilliant critique of nationalism as a political programme."—INCORE (Ethnic Conflict Research Digest)
Endorsements
"The book offers high-level philosophical analysis of a topical issue, that of nationalism. The author takes a partisan, cosmopolitan position towards his subject. His main aim is to show that cultural isolationism, hostility towards the neighbors etcare logical consequences of nationalism."-—János Kis
Central European University Press | |
|
|
|
|
Hardback | |
June 1, 2001 | |
9789639241114 | |
English | |
270 | |
9.21 Inches (US) | |
6.26 Inches (US) | |
1.38 Pounds (US) | |
$75.00 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Paperback / softback | |
June 1, 2001 | |
9789639241121 | |
English | |
327 | |
9.02 Inches (US) | |
6.10 Inches (US) | |
1.08 Pounds (US) | |
$24.95 USD | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles in PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Open Society Unresolved
Tomorrow's Troubles
Tragic Dilemmas in Christian Ethics
Other Titles in Nationalism
Making Schools American
Defining Latvia
Philanthropy, Conflict Management and International Law