In the name of the nation: reflections on nationalism and patriotism

In this article, treating the country as a political proposition, not as a cultural fact of the country, we ask how "country" is a kind of practice, political custom, and idea. What does it mean to say "by the name of the country"? So, how do you rate how you do this? This article outlines comprehensive nationalism and rational defense of patriotism in contemporary American context, due to the broad view that 'nation' is an outdated, unforgiving, or at least a suspicious category. A powerful form of citizenship that supports redistribution of social policy, promotes the integration of immigrants, and even explores aggressive one-sided foreign policy

George Orwell once wrote, "Do not confuse nationalism with patriotism". On April 4, nearly six months of President 's term of office, it was particularly appropriate to consider the meaning of patriotism and consider how to patriotize the country during this serious anxiety period. Throughout our history, the American patriotism is a non-critical support for military unity and war, and the inner belief of the United States "great" that provides a rhetorical basis for playing campaign campaigns and too general It is. . In particular, during the American war from Spain to Vietnam, in the conflict to Iraq and Afghanistan, those who dare to oppose are despised by public insults and dishonesty. Protest is often thought to be strong patriotism

Attachment and dedication to patriotism, nation, state, or political community. Patriotism (love to the country) and nationalism (loyalty to the country) are often considered synonymous, but patriotism began about 2000 years ago on the rise of nationalism in the 19th century. In Greece, especially in ancient Rome, the roots of political patriotism were provided, taking into account the allegiance to the loyalty of the political concept of the Republic. It is related to the common love of freedom, the pursuit of common interests, and the responsibility to act fairly to the country. This classic Roman patria was reproduced in the context of the Italian city republic of the 15th century. Here, Patria represents the common freedom of cities, and only the citizen's spirit of citizens can guarantee this freedom.

Patriotism is a positive emotional factor linking this relationship with the country. Where nationalism is blindly faithful, patriotism is deeply admired and respected by the values, principles and responsibilities embodied in the caused emotions. In most parts of the West, many of these values ​​are shared abroad. Both patriotism are often associated with the country's costume. Symbols, phrases, songs, flags, maps are used to further distinguish people in their minds, to tie them through symbolic expressions and to make the country truly representative in the wider world. There is certainly a drawback in this huge blood relationship, but it is a positive emotional bond that essentially gives the real power of the country through its members' mind and heart.