It also addresses the policies of the state in privileging a particular national group, the kinds of accommodations of minority nationals, and multi-cultural identity groups that are justifiable and appropriate. Blending a philosophical discussion of the ethical merits and limits of nationalism, a detailed understanding of nationalist aspirations, and a variety of national conflict zones, this outstanding book discusses the controversial and contemporary issues of rights of secession. The author discusses the controversial and contemporary issues of rights of secession, the policies of the state in privileging a particular national group, the kinds of accommodations of minority national, and multi cultural identity groups that are justifiable and appropriate.
The Ethics of Nationalism blends philosophical discussion of the ethical merits and limits of nationalism with a detailed understanding of nationalist aspirations and a variety of national conflict zones. Dust-jacket, binding and interior in overall very good condition. The discussion of national self?determination draws not only on the normative arguments for institutional recognition of national identity but also on claims to particular pieces of territory." (From the Publishers). The book discusses guidelines for determining when one is more appropriate than the other and the extent to which states can legitimately engage in nation?building. There are two kinds of projects associated with nationalism - nation?building projects and national self?determination projects - and these are often in tension with one another, at least in practice.
It assesses three justificatory arguments for the institutional recognition of national identity and argues that they suggest the appropriate limits of national accommodation. "The Ethics of Nationalism is about the normative limits of nationalism. Original illustrated dust-jacket over black cloth, with gold lettering on spine.
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