Vocabulary Quiz on Patriotism

<p>It is too thin and in need of fleshing out</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philosophers showed next to no interest in the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The moral standing of patriotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers