Description
Book SynopsisThe 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
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
Part One Three Views on the Ethics of Patriotism 17
1 The Virtue in Patriotism 19
John Kleinig
2 The Case against Patriotism 48
Simon Keller
3 Patriotism: A Two-Tier Account 73
Igor Primoratz
Part Two Responses 105
4 Making Good on Patriotism: Response to Keller and Primoratz 107
John Kleinig
5 Virtue for the Unpatriotic: Response to Kleinig and Primoratz 123
Simon Keller
6 Keeping to the Middle Ground: Response to Keller and Kleinig 138
Igor Primoratz
Part Three Final Words 153
7 Final Words 155
John Kleinig
8 Final Words 163
Simon Keller
9 Final Words 172
Igor Primoratz
Bibliography 178
Index 185
