Ideology and nation
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The document discusses the concepts of ideology, nation, and nationalism. It defines ideology as a set of ideas and ideals that provide an interpretation of history, explanation of the present, and vision for the future. Nationalism is described as a sentiment that binds a group of people together through common traits like territory, culture, religion, and history. The document also outlines the emergence and importance of ideologies, defines what constitutes a nation, and describes the evolution of nationalism through emotional, political, spiritual, and temporal factors.
Ideology and nation
- 1. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar
- 2. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Ideology, Nation and Nationalism
- 3. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar What is an Ideology? A subjective phenomenon Science of ideas and ideals A set of proposals about human nature and society An interpretation of the past, explanation of the present and a vision for the future Not consistent but dynamic phenomenon. Two ideological states in the world I:- Pakistan II:-Israel
- 4. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Emergence of an ideology A phenomenon to achieve some particular objectives Always emerges in crisis. Emerges amongst the exploited and dissatisfied groups of society. Oppressed, rejected and mistreated people lead to emergence of ideologies.
- 5. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Importance of An Ideology Works as a lynch pin among revolutionaries A cementing force Provides a line of action A pre-requisite for establishment of a new social system
- 6. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar What is a Nation? A European concept University students from various localities were called nation Workers of a country working in European countries were called nation
- 7. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Nationalism It is a sentiment, a consciousness, a sympathy, which binds a group of people together. It is the desire of a group of individuals, who are already united by certain ties, to live together and, if, necessary, to die together.
- 8. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar It is just a state of mind It is not a logic, it is intuition It is not a thought process approved by the laws of reasoning. It is a conviction born of insight It is a vision, an awareness People die for their faith, they rarely die in defense of reason
- 9. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Nature and Composition of Nationalism A study of modern nationalism points to thirteen conditions or beliefs, which seem to make up its creed. 1. Common group feeling 2. Love for fellow nationals 3. Common hostility to other like groups 4. A common territory possessed or created by a Nation.
- 10. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar 5. Existence of a common sovereign government or the desire for it 6. The existence of common moral, social or economic institutions or ideas. 7. Possession of some common cultural characteristics such as language,customs,literature,art,music and folklore. Culture is the most lasting foundation of nationalism. 8. Common religion
- 11. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar 9. Common history or common origin. 10. Common character shared by the national group. Geography, History, Religion and culture combine to mold the contours of nationalism 11. Common pride in national achievements and common sorrow in National tragedies. 12. Simple devotion to the nation. My country, right or wrong. 13. The hope that the nation will one day be great
- 12. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar Evolution of Nationalism Four stages:- 1. Three feelings which make up the emotional basis of Nationalism Oneness Love for fellow nationals Hostility to other groups
- 13. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar 2. Three factors which form its political and social apparatus:- Territory Sovereignty Social ideas
- 14. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar 3. Four beliefs which constitute its spiritual equipment:- Culture Religion History Character
- 15. 9:22:59 AM Masood-ur-Rehman Azhar 4. Portrays the sentiment of nationalism on the time levels:- Pride in historical achievements relates to the past. Devotion to the national cause concerns the present. The wish to achieve greatness is a hope of the future.