The Virtuous Citizen

Patriotism in a Multicultural Society
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-107-02514-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 266 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 587 g

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 for political stability in a diverse society. This book is required reading not only for political theorists and philosophers but also for researchers and professionals in political science, sociology, history and public policy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Soutphommasane, Tim

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Staatsbürgerkunde, Staatsbürgerschaft, Zivilgesellschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Soziale Gruppen & Klassen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Soutphommasane, Tim
Tim Soutphommasane is a research fellow at Monash University's National Centre for Australian Studies and a senior researcher with the Sydney-based think tank Per Capita. His recent publications include Reclaiming Patriotism: Nation-Building for Australian Progressives.