The Ethics of Patriotism
A Debate

“This is an excellent book, perhaps the best philosophical work that exists on patriotism. Each of the three authors is an accomplished philosopher, each has a distinctive perspective, and each presents and defends his views clearly and effectively…. The discussion will both encourage and assist readers to reach their own conclusions about whether patriotism should be strongly supported or decisively rejected.”—Stephen Nathanson, , Northeastern University, author of Patriotism, Morality and Peace

John Kleinig (Author), Simon Keller (Author), Igor Primoratz (Author)

9780470658857, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2015

200 pages
23 x 15.2 x 1 cm, 0.263 kg

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

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction 1

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]