Patriotism Unpacked | Spencer Case

What does it mean to be patriotic, or to love your country? Some argue that patriotism is virtuous because it allows us to transcend our selfish needs and act for the good of our community. But others argue that patriotism is overly narrow-minded, arbitrary and sometimes immoral.

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00:00 Introduction to Brain Nevada
00:27 Exploring John Lennon's 'Imagine'
01:11 Critique of Utopian Ideals
01:52 Possessions and National Identities
05:44 The Role of Security Companies
06:19 Metaphysics of Property and Groups
11:58 Patriotism and Fictional Nations
15:07 Patriotic Love and Social Constructs
17:44 Allegiance and National Identity
23:34 Rationality of Patriotism
27:46 The Complexity of Patriotism and Love
29:09 Patriotism Post-9/11: Sentiment and Criticism
30:56 Moral Conflicts in Patriotism
34:28 Patriotism and Unjust Wars
40:00 Loyalty and Its Limits
44:09 Patriotism in Historical Contexts
47:28 The Invisible Hand
49:23 Patriotism in a Globalized World
56:09 The Future of Nation States and Global Culture
58:55 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

Presenters: Mark Oppenheimer and Jason Werbeloff
Editor and Producer: Ella Coleman

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