Soutphommasane, Tim

The virtuous citizen patriotism in a multicultural society / [Texte imprimé] : Tim Soutphommasane - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012 - 1 vol. (X-255 p.) ; 24 cm

Bibliogr. p. 234-249

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; Part I. Membership: 2. Patriotism; 3. Multiculturalism; 4. Liberal nationalism as cultural nationalism; Part II. Virtue: 5. Liberal nationalist virtue; 6. Patriotic deliberation and social criticism; Part III. Institutions: 7. Civic education; 8. Immigration and integration; 9. Conclusion

"What does it mean to be a citizen in a multicultural society? And what role must patriotism play in defining our relationship with our country and fellow citizens? In The Virtuous Citizen Tim Soutphommasane answers these questions with a critical defence of liberal nationalism. Considering a range of contemporary political debates from Europe, North America and Australia, over issues including multiculturalism, national history, civic education and immigration, Soutphommasane argues that a love of country should be valued alongside tolerance, mutual respect and public reasonableness as a civic virtue. A liberal form of patriotism, grounded in national identity, is if anything essential to a successful polity in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy"--

978-1-107-02514-1 978-1-107-69051-6

Citizenship Patriotism Multiculturalism Nationalism / Social aspects POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory

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