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Ethics of Patriotism - A Debate

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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

List of contents

Acknowledgments 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

Summary

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.

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