The philosophy of nationalism / Paul Gilbert.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-197) and index.

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
1 Nationalism, Nations, and Names
The Nature of Nationalism
The Concept of Nation
Nominalism
Slate and Nation
Summary
2 Identity and Community
Nationality and National Loyalty
National Identity
National Stereotypes
National Communities
Summary
3 “The Most Natural State”
Lines of Descent
Racial Types and National Characters
Extended Families
“A Haven in a Heartless World”
Summary
4 The Nation as Will and Idea
An Idea of the Nation
“Think of It Always”
Social Contract
Summary
5 The Nation-State
“Unity of Government… One People”
“Republican Liberty”
“Down with the State”
Summary
6 Geography and Economics
Territory
Roots
Ownership
The National Economy
Summary
7 Language and Culture
Effective Communication
“I Owe My Soul to Shakespeare”
“Land of Heart’s Desire”
Summary
8 “An Outlook on Life”
Language and Values
“Worthwhile Ways of Life”
Cultural Rights
The Value of Community
Summary
9 History and Destiny
“A Tradition National”
National Myths
Tradition and Mission
Summary
Conclusion
Notes
Index

This book attempts to classify the accounts of nationhood that can be given in terms of the kinds of argument for statehood they support. It is based on the International Society for the Study of European Ideas conference in 1990.