Romantic Nationalism

A Romantic Nationalism is a nationalist political ideology that emphasizes emotional mobilization, cultural identity, and folk spirit over rational discourse.

• AKA: Romantic Nationalist Ideology, Cultural Romantic Nationalism, Emotion-Based Nationalism.
• Context:
  • It can typically mobilize National Identity through folklore, national myths, and cultural symbols.
  • It can often manifest in literary movements, artistic expressions, and political rhetoric that glorifies the nation's unique "soul" or volksgeist.
  • It can frequently draw from Counter-Enlightenment Philosophy to reject universal principles in favor of cultural particularism.
  • It can emphasize organic community bonds over social contracts and rational agreements.
  • It can range from being a Cultural Romantic Nationalism to being a Political Romantic Nationalism, depending on its implementation focus.
  • It can range from being a Moderate Romantic Nationalism to being a Radical Romantic Nationalism, depending on its intensity level.
  • It can range from being a Inclusive Romantic Nationalism to being an Exclusive Romantic Nationalism, depending on its membership criteria.
  • It can range from being a Peaceful Romantic Nationalism to being a Militant Romantic Nationalism, depending on its action methods.
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• Examples:
  • 19th Century Romantic Nationalisms, such as:
    • German Romantic Nationalism, exemplified by Johann Gottlieb Fichte's addresses.
    • Italian Romantic Nationalism during the Risorgimento.
    • Polish Romantic Nationalism in Romantic Poetry.
  • 20th Century Romantic Nationalisms, such as:
    • Irish Cultural Nationalism and the Gaelic Revival.
    • Japanese Romantic Nationalism before World War II.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Enlightenment Nationalism, which prioritizes rational principles over emotional appeal.
  • Civic Nationalism, which emphasizes shared values over cultural heritage.
  • Liberal Nationalism, which balances individual rights with national identity.
• See: Nationalist Political Ideology, Romanticism, Counter-Enlightenment Philosophy, Volksgeist, Cultural Identity, Fascist State, Ethnic Nationalism, Cultural Hegemony, National Myth, Irredentist Ideology, Cultural Nationalism, Religious Nationalism.

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