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The Ethics of Patriotism: A Debate

The Ethics of Patriotism: A Debate

The unique approach taken within The Ethics of Patriotism brings together the differing perspectives of three leading figures in the philosophical debate who deliver an up-to-date, accessible, and vigorous presentation of the major views and arguments.

  • Brings together the differing perspectives of three leading philosophers, who, together, explore the major positions on the ethics of patriotism.
  • Connects with several burgeoning fields of interest in philosophy and politics, including nationalism, civic virtue, liberalism and republicanism, loyalty, and cosmopolitanism.
  • Demonstrates that it is possible to make progress on the question of the ethics of patriotism while taking an ecumenical approach to larger theoretical questions.
  • A timely and relevant response to the upsurge of interest in nationalism, patriotism, and secessions.

Introduction

Part One: Three Views on the Ethics of Patriotism

Chapter 1. The Virtue in Patriotism

Chapter 2. The Case against Patriotism

Chapter 3. Patriotism: A Two-Tier Account

Part Two: Responses

Chapter 4. Making Good on Patriotism: Response to Keller and Primoratz

Chapter 5. Virtue for the Unpatriotic: Response to Kleinig and Primoratz

Chapter 6. Keeping to the Middle Ground: Response to Keller and Kleinig

Part Three: Final Words

Chapter 7. Final Words

Chapter 8. Final Words

Chapter 9. Final Words

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