Nationalist Thinkers + Ideas

• What is the main focus of the A Level Politics Edexcel course?

  UK Government and political theories
• What are the key topics covered in the A Level Politics Edexcel course?

  • UK Government
  • The relationship between Parliament and the Executive
  • Sources of the UK Constitution
  • Feminist Thinkers and Ideas
  • Nationalist Thinkers and Ideas
  • Electoral Systems
  • Political Parties
• Who is considered the father of modern nationalism?

  Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• What is the concept of the 'general will' according to Rousseau?

  Government should reflect the collective will of the community
• How does Rousseau's civic nationalism differ from other forms of nationalism?

  It emphasizes active citizen participation in governance
• What does Johann Gottfried von Herder associate with cultural nationalism?

  Unique cultural character of each nation
• What is the term 'Volk' associated with Herder's ideas?

  The people as the root of national culture
• How does Herder's view of nationalism differ from rational forms of nationalism?

  Herder rejects rationalism, focusing on culture
• What is integral nationalism as proposed by Charles Maurras?

  An emotional form of nationalism prioritizing the nation
• What role does militarism play in integral nationalism?

  Encourages a strong military ethos for nations
• How does Maurras's integral nationalism influence totalitarian states?

  It promotes loyalty to the nation over individual rights
• What is the main idea behind Giuseppe Mazzini's concept of nationhood?

  Humans express themselves through their nation
• What does Mazzini mean by 'thought and action'?

  Rejection of intellectualism in favor of action
• How does Mazzini's view of nationalism relate to freedom?

  Freedom depends on living in a nation-state
• What does Marcus Garvey advocate for in terms of black pride?

  African people should embrace their cultural identity
• What is the philosophy of pan-Africanism according to Garvey?

  African people are one and should unite
• How does Garvey's vision for African nations challenge imperialism?

  It promotes self-sufficient, respected African nations
• What is the definition of nationalism?

  The belief that the nation is central to politics
• What is patriotism?

  A love of one’s country
• Who is associated with integral nationalism?

  Charles Maurras
• What is a colony?

  A country controlled by another country
• What institution exemplifies the nation for conservative nationalists in the UK?

  The monarchy
• What is liberal nationalism?

  Political allegiance based on equal citizenship
• Who is the Italian nationalist theorist associated with unification?

  Giuseppe Mazzini
• What are the key concepts associated with nationalism?

  • Nationalism: central principle of political organization
  • Patriotism: love of one’s country
  • Chauvinism: unreasoned belief in group superiority
  • Liberal Nationalism: political allegiance based on equal citizenship
• What are the main ideas of feminist thinkers in the context of nationalism?

  • Feminism: advocacy for women's rights and equality
  • Differing views and tensions within feminism
  • Equality Feminism: focus on equal rights
  • Difference Feminism: focus on unique experiences of women
• What are the main ideas of nationalist thinkers in the context of nationalism?

  • Rousseau: general will and civic nationalism
  • Herder: cultural nationalism and Volk
  • Maurras: integral nationalism and militarism
  • Mazzini: nationhood and action
  • Garvey: black pride and pan-Africanism