The right side of history.(the Leftists, nationalism and collectivist notion of British history)

This paper considers the question of why, in English-speaking societies, patriotism is mainly associated with conservatives. It suggests that tolerance in these societies can be exaggerated to the point where it becomes, if not exactly self-hatred, certainly a form of cultural relativism in which th...

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Published in:The New Criterion 2014-01, Vol.32 (5), p.29-31
Main Author: Hannan, Daniel
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Collectivism
Collectivism (Economics)
Nationalism
Political aspects
Psychological aspects
Right and left (Political science)
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Summary:This paper considers the question of why, in English-speaking societies, patriotism is mainly associated with conservatives. It suggests that tolerance in these societies can be exaggerated to the point where it becomes, if not exactly self-hatred, certainly a form of cultural relativism in which the unique achievements of Anglosphere civilization are devalued.
ISSN:0734-0222
2163-6265