The relationship between fascism and nationalism is often close - the urge to see my nation/race/group/religious or political faith as proof of superiority often seems to lead to the urge to conquer or oppress the ‘other’. I seem to remember Orwell writing of the difference between patriotism and nationalism being that the patriot loves their own country, but has no desire to impose its traditions on others. Does anyone remember that quote more accurately?
Thanks Jim. I looked it up: Patriotism is of its nature defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable from the desire for power. The abiding purpose of every nationalist is to secure more power and more prestige, not for himself but for the nation or other unit in which he has chosen to sink his own individuality.
The relationship between fascism and nationalism is often close - the urge to see my nation/race/group/religious or political faith as proof of superiority often seems to lead to the urge to conquer or oppress the ‘other’. I seem to remember Orwell writing of the difference between patriotism and nationalism being that the patriot loves their own country, but has no desire to impose its traditions on others. Does anyone remember that quote more accurately?
Thanks Jim. I looked it up: Patriotism is of its nature defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable from the desire for power. The abiding purpose of every nationalist is to secure more power and more prestige, not for himself but for the nation or other unit in which he has chosen to sink his own individuality.