A Critical Analysis of Patriotism As an Ethical Concept by Clarence Reidenbach
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"A Critical Analysis of Patriotism As an Ethical Concept" by Clarence Reidenbach is a dissertation that explores the multifaceted nature of patriotism, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the ethical implications of patriotism, dissecting its components and motivations while addressing the conflicting moral judgments surrounding this sentiment. Reidenbach aims to provide a thoughtful examination of patriotism, analyzing both its positive and negative attributes through an ethical lens. The
opening of the dissertation establishes the significance of patriotism in contemporary society, highlighting the heated debates over its moral value. Reidenbach outlines the complexities of patriotism by identifying key impulses that drive it, such as attachment to one’s own group and antipathy to others, suggesting that patriotism is not just a simple love for one’s country but a broader sentiment influenced by social and psychological factors. He proposes an analytical approach to understanding patriotism, emphasizing the need for an objective investigation into its essence and its varying manifestations, especially in the context of war and national identity. This sets the stage for a rigorous exploration of how patriotism can shape individual and collective behaviors toward nations, particularly in times of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reidenbach, Clarence |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Critical Analysis of Patriotism As an Ethical Concept A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Yale University in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy May 1, 1918 |
| Original Publication | United States: Unknown, Yale University?,1918. |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Thesis (Ph. D.) |
| Subject | Patriotism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67599 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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