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Liberal Nationalism: an Irresponsible Compound?

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In this century there has been a deep concern about the dangers of nationalism. Many of those who have expressed such concerns have been liberals. Yet, ironically, in the last decade, there has been a resurgence of interest in the idea of nationalism from within liberal thought—thus giving rise to the compound term ‘liberal nationalism’. Having situated liberal nationalism in a broader historical context, this paper critically reviews the arguments of liberal nationalism in the work of Neil MacCormick, David Miller and Yael Tamir. It concludes by drawing a distinction between the pragmatic and ethical significance of nationalism. This distinction neither entails a denial of the role of nationalism nor a defence of liberalism. It attempts to sever the connection between nationalism and ethics. Nationalism may be inevitable for the present, but it is not a virtue to be promoted.

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  • Andrew Vincent, 1997. "Liberal Nationalism: an Irresponsible Compound?," Political Studies, Political Studies Association, vol. 45(2), pages 275-295, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:polstu:v:45:y:1997:i:2:p:275-295
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-9248.00081
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    1. David Miller, 2005. "Crooked Timber or Bent Twig? Isaiah Berlin's Nationalism," Political Studies, Political Studies Association, vol. 53(1), pages 100-123, March.

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