Vocabulary Quiz on Patriotism

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What does 'patriotism' primarily refer to according to the text?

Love of one's country

What was the reason for the increased philosophical interest in patriotism in the 1980s, according to the text?

The revival of communitarianism

What was the beginning of the change in philosophical interest in patriotism, according to the text?

The account of morality as a matter of various loyalties

What was the view expressed in the text about the standard dictionary definition of patriotism?

It is too thin and in need of fleshing out

What was the view on the moral standing of patriotism before the 1980s?

Philosophers showed next to no interest in the subject

What was the primary focus of the philosophical debate about patriotism that emerged in the 1980s, according to the text?

The moral standing of patriotism

匹配以下术语与其定义:

Patriotism = Love of one's country Communitarianism = Emphasis on community values and responsibilities Morality = Principles of right and wrong behavior Loyalties = Feelings of allegiance and commitment

Match the following terms with their characteristics:

Philosophers = Initially showed little interest in patriotism Revival of communitarianism = Response to individualistic moral philosophy Debate about moral credentials of patriotism = Emergence in the 1980s Standard dictionary definition of patriotism = 'Love of one's country'

Connect the terms with their associated time period:

16th century to present times = Numerous references to non-philosophers discussing patriotism 1980s = Beginning of lively philosophical debate on patriotism Few decades ago = Philosophers had little interest in the subject Change in the 1980s = Revival of communitarianism leading to increased philosophical interest

Match the terms with their related aspects:

Abstract principles and ideals = Previously less emphasized in moral philosophy Morality as loyalties = Shift in focus from abstract principles Individualistic moral philosophy = Context for revival of communitarianism Love of one's country = Core meaning captured by standard dictionary definition

Generate vocabulary multiple-choice questions using the key words extracted from the text provided. Test takers will need to match the definitions of the key words with the options given. The text contains important vocabulary related to patriotism and philosophical discussions.

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