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What does nationalism encompass according to the extended definition provided?
What does nationalism encompass according to the extended definition provided?
- Only movements associated with state governance
- Various movements including Communism and Zionism (correct)
- Only loyalty to one’s own country
- Strictly movements defined by geographic boundaries
In the context of nationalism, how is the concept of a nationalist characterized?
In the context of nationalism, how is the concept of a nationalist characterized?
- As someone who only seeks positive recognition
- As someone who is indifferent to competition
- As someone who believes in the superiority of their chosen group (correct)
- As someone who only cares about state governance
Which statement accurately captures the nature of nationalist sentiment?
Which statement accurately captures the nature of nationalist sentiment?
- Nationalists are always loyal to their existing government
- Nationalism can be influenced by self-deception (correct)
- Nationalism is purely positive and supportive
- Every nationalist expresses their views openly and truthfully
How does nationalism differ from the worship of success?
How does nationalism differ from the worship of success?
What is a potential motivation for negative nationalism as described?
What is a potential motivation for negative nationalism as described?
Which of the following is NOT associated with nationalist feeling?
Which of the following is NOT associated with nationalist feeling?
According to the discussion, which aspect is emphasized about history as perceived by nationalists?
According to the discussion, which aspect is emphasized about history as perceived by nationalists?
What distinguishes nationalists in their belief systems?
What distinguishes nationalists in their belief systems?
What factor primarily complicates rational approaches to topics in contemporary politics?
What factor primarily complicates rational approaches to topics in contemporary politics?
Which question highlights the challenge of assessing contributions to military outcomes accurately?
Which question highlights the challenge of assessing contributions to military outcomes accurately?
What was notable about expert predictions regarding the Russo-German Pact of 1939?
What was notable about expert predictions regarding the Russo-German Pact of 1939?
How can political and military commentators best be compared to astrologers?
How can political and military commentators best be compared to astrologers?
What line of reasoning is frequently seen when individuals evaluate literature through a nationalistic lens?
What line of reasoning is frequently seen when individuals evaluate literature through a nationalistic lens?
Why might the opinions of certain individuals be considered worthless in political discussions?
Why might the opinions of certain individuals be considered worthless in political discussions?
What is a common reaction to literary works that conflict with one's political views?
What is a common reaction to literary works that conflict with one's political views?
Which of the following best describes the reasoning process when evaluating the contributions of allies in warfare?
Which of the following best describes the reasoning process when evaluating the contributions of allies in warfare?
What is identified as the dominant form of nationalism among the intelligentsia in England?
What is identified as the dominant form of nationalism among the intelligentsia in England?
Which writer is cited as an example of a figure suppressing intellectual honesty for ideological propaganda?
Which writer is cited as an example of a figure suppressing intellectual honesty for ideological propaganda?
What did G.K. Chesterton emphasize in his works regarding the relationship between Catholicism and nationalism?
What did G.K. Chesterton emphasize in his works regarding the relationship between Catholicism and nationalism?
What has revived among a minority of the intelligentsia, despite them being almost dead for some time?
What has revived among a minority of the intelligentsia, despite them being almost dead for some time?
What is the potential influence of individuals who view the U.S.S.R. as their Fatherland?
What is the potential influence of individuals who view the U.S.S.R. as their Fatherland?
Which past form of nationalism was closely associated with the characteristics of Communism today?
Which past form of nationalism was closely associated with the characteristics of Communism today?
What is a shared characteristic of nationalism that can be identified through different ideologies?
What is a shared characteristic of nationalism that can be identified through different ideologies?
How is the jingoism of the British characterized in comparison to the past?
How is the jingoism of the British characterized in comparison to the past?
What is a characteristic of great national leaders mentioned in the content?
What is a characteristic of great national leaders mentioned in the content?
Which concept illustrates the changing allegiance of intellectuals according to the content?
Which concept illustrates the changing allegiance of intellectuals according to the content?
What does the content suggest about the writings of H.G. Wells in terms of allegiance?
What does the content suggest about the writings of H.G. Wells in terms of allegiance?
What phenomenon is indicated by the term 're-transference' in the content?
What phenomenon is indicated by the term 're-transference' in the content?
According to the discussion, how do intellectuals typically feel about their own country?
According to the discussion, how do intellectuals typically feel about their own country?
What effect does transference have on the behavior of intellectuals towards foreign nations?
What effect does transference have on the behavior of intellectuals towards foreign nations?
Which example illustrates the phenomenon of 'transferred nationalism'?
Which example illustrates the phenomenon of 'transferred nationalism'?
What does the content state about the writing styles of intellectuals regarding foreign figures?
What does the content state about the writing styles of intellectuals regarding foreign figures?
What effect do feelings such as fear and hatred have on the perception of reality?
What effect do feelings such as fear and hatred have on the perception of reality?
What did officials of the M.O.I. predict about Russia's situation shortly after Hitler's invasion?
What did officials of the M.O.I. predict about Russia's situation shortly after Hitler's invasion?
What is implied to be a consequence of loyalty among individuals during wartime?
What is implied to be a consequence of loyalty among individuals during wartime?
How does the author regard the relationship between nationalism and patriotism?
How does the author regard the relationship between nationalism and patriotism?
Which ideology is characterized as a risk due to political engagement?
Which ideology is characterized as a risk due to political engagement?
What justification is commonly used for avoiding political involvement?
What justification is commonly used for avoiding political involvement?
What does the author suggest about individuals in modern society regarding political engagement?
What does the author suggest about individuals in modern society regarding political engagement?
What does the author identify as a factor leading to the rise of nationalism among intellectuals?
What does the author identify as a factor leading to the rise of nationalism among intellectuals?
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Study Notes
Definition of Nationalism
- Nationalism is not necessarily loyalty to a government or a country.
- Nationalism can be directed towards entities that may not exist or have universal definitions, such as Jewry, Islam, Christendom, the Proletariat, and the White Race.
- Nationalism can be purely negative, as seen in Trotskyists who are enemies of the U.S.S.R without loyalty to another unit.
- Nationalism is characterized by a focus on competitive prestige, viewing history as the rise and fall of power units.
- Nationalists often persuade themselves that their side is the strongest, even when evidence contradicts their belief.
- Nationalism can be described as power hunger tempered by self-deception.
Nationalism in the English Intelligentsia
- The English intelligentsia is more susceptible to nationalism than the general population.
- Topics like the contributions of allies in WWII are viewed through the lens of competitive prestige rather than reason.
- The failure of political and military prediction in our time can be attributed to the influence of nationalism.
- Aesthetic judgements, particularly literary ones, are often influenced by nationalism.
Forms of Nationalism
- The dominant form of nationalism among the English intelligentsia is Communism, including Communist Party members, fellow travelers, and Russophiles.
- Political Catholicism was a prominent form of nationalism in the past, characterized by glorifying Catholic superiority.
- Transferred nationalism is the phenomenon where individuals become intensely nationalistic towards a country or unit they don't belong to, often due to external influence, or even a transfer of allegiance.
Effects of Nationalism on Intellectuals
- Transferred nationalism allows intellectuals to be more nationalistic, vulgar, silly, dishonest, and malicious towards foreign entities.
- The intense loyalty and emotional attachment to foreign entities can result in delusional beliefs and ignoring reality.
- Nationalism can blind individuals to the crimes committed by their chosen side, even when the crimes are undeniable and morally wrong.
- Nationalism among the English intelligentsia is a distorted reflection of global conflicts, fueled by the breakdown of patriotism and religious belief.
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