Core idea
Nationalism links political claims to a sense of shared national identity. It has supported self-determination and anti-colonial movements, but can also be used to exclude minorities. Distinguish civic and cultural claims and assess whether political unity respects plural identities.
Key terms
nation; self-determination; national identity; pluralism
How to build an answer
Define the concept, state the principle or argument, apply it to a concrete example and consider a limitation or competing claim. Use examples to clarify the concept, not to replace reasoning.
Practice
- How can a national movement build solidarity while respecting internal diversity?
- Give a real or hypothetical example that illustrates the concept.
- State one reasonable objection or limitation and explain how you would respond.