Vocabulary Quiz on Patriotism

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

Love of one's country (correct)
Philosophical debate about moral credentials
Revival of communitarianism
Mandatory moral obligation

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

The emergence of a lively philosophical debate
The lack of philosophical interest in the subject previously
The revival of communitarianism (correct)
The individualistic moral philosophy at the time

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

The standard dictionary definition of patriotism
The revival of communitarianism
The lively philosophical debate about the moral credentials of patriotism
The account of morality as a matter of various loyalties (correct)

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Philosophers showed next to no interest in the subject (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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' Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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