The philosophy and opinions about nationalism.

Nationalism is a complex and controversial topic in philosophy, and many philosophers have

discussed it from different perspectives. Its obvious that it’s a subject with many different opinions but also many emotions. For one person its almost a religion and for the other it feels like a serious threat for his/hers personal freedom. Its simply a emotional discussion about power and freedom. But before we dive into its foundation and follow the most important people and its history lets first  look at some of the many important opinions. Here are some of the most influential ones:

•  Johann Gottfried Herder (1744-1803) is often considered the first philosopher to coin the term 'nationalism. He argued that every nation has its own unique culture, language, and history, and that these should be respected and preserved. He also advocated for cultural diversity and inclusivity, and criticized the domination of European civilization over other peoples

•  Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a prominent Enlightenment philosopher who proposed a cosmopolitan vision of a federation of free and peaceful nations. He believed that nationalism was a source of war and violence, and that rational human beings should transcend their narrow attachments to their countries and embrace a universal morality and lawhttps:

•  Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) was a German idealist philosopher who developed a dialectical theory of history and the state. He saw nations as the expressions of the collective spirit (or Geist) of a people, and the state as the embodiment of their rational will. He also claimed that history was a progressive movement of the Geist towards freedom and self-consciousness, and that some nations (especially Germany) had a higher role in this process than others

•  Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a radical and provocative philosopher who challenged the conventional values and morality of his time. He criticized the growing nationalism and monoculturalism of Europe, and advocated for the cultivation of individuality and creativity. He also developed a geophilosophy that explored the influence of geography and climate on human thought and action.

•  Anthony D. Smith (1939-2016) was a British sociologist and historian who is regarded as one of the founders of ethnosymbolism, a school of thought that explains nationalism as a product of symbols, myths, and traditions. He argued that nations are not modern inventions, but have deep historical roots in the shared memories and identities of ethnic communities

These are just some of the many philosophers who talked about nationalism.