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| − | '''Cosmopolitanism''' is the [[ideology]] that all kinds of [[human]] ethnic [[groups]] belong to a single [[community]] based on a [[shared]] [[morality]]. This is [[contrasted]] with [ | + | '''Cosmopolitanism''' is the [[ideology]] that all kinds of [[human]] ethnic [[groups]] belong to a single [[community]] based on a [[shared]] [[morality]]. This is [[contrasted]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communitarianism communitarian] and particularistic [[theories]], especially the ideas of [[patriotism]] and [[nationalism]]. Cosmopolitanism may entail some sort of world [[government]] or it may simply refer to more inclusive [[moral]], [[economic]], and/or [[political]] [[relationships]] between [[nations]] or [[individuals]] of different nations. A [[person]] who adheres to the idea of cosmopolitanism in any of its forms is called a cosmopolitan. |
| − | The cosmopolitan [[community]] might be based on an inclusive [[morality]], a shared economic relationship, or a political [[structure]] that [[encompasses]] [[different]] nations. In its more positive versions, the cosmopolitan community is one in which [[individuals]] from [[different]] places (e.g. nation-states) form [[relationships]] of [[mutual]] [[respect]]. As an example, [ | + | The cosmopolitan [[community]] might be based on an inclusive [[morality]], a shared economic relationship, or a political [[structure]] that [[encompasses]] [[different]] nations. In its more positive versions, the cosmopolitan community is one in which [[individuals]] from [[different]] places (e.g. nation-states) form [[relationships]] of [[mutual]] [[respect]]. As an example, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwame_Anthony_Appiah Kwame Anthony Appiah] suggests the [[possibility]] of a cosmopolitan community in which individuals from varying locations (physical, economic, etc.) enter [[relationships]] of mutual respect despite their differing ''beliefs'' (moral, [[religious]], political, etc.). |
| − | However, the cosmopolitan [[community]] can also be [[understood]] as some kind of elite club, one based primarily on [[economic]] [[privilege]]. In this light, the cosmopolitan [[individual]] has advantages over less economically privileged individuals, advantages that might include [[personal]] and [[political]] liberties and [[freedoms]].[ | + | However, the cosmopolitan [[community]] can also be [[understood]] as some kind of elite club, one based primarily on [[economic]] [[privilege]]. In this light, the cosmopolitan [[individual]] has advantages over less economically privileged individuals, advantages that might include [[personal]] and [[political]] liberties and [[freedoms]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmopolitanism] |
The word derives from Greek cosmos Κόσμος (the [[Universe]]) and polis Πόλις ([[city]]). | The word derives from Greek cosmos Κόσμος (the [[Universe]]) and polis Πόλις ([[city]]). | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.internations.org/ "InterNations - the Community for Expatriates and Global Minds"] |
| − | *[ | + | *[https://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/sociology/pdf/Beck-LivingintheWorldRiskSociety-Feb2006.pdf Living in the World Risk Society by Ulrich Beck at the London School of Economics] |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://www.gcoue.net "Global Community of United Earth"] |
[[Category: Political Science]] | [[Category: Political Science]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Cosmopolitanism is the ideology that all kinds of human ethnic groups belong to a single community based on a shared morality. This is contrasted with communitarian and particularistic theories, especially the ideas of patriotism and nationalism. Cosmopolitanism may entail some sort of world government or it may simply refer to more inclusive moral, economic, and/or political relationships between nations or individuals of different nations. A person who adheres to the idea of cosmopolitanism in any of its forms is called a cosmopolitan.
The cosmopolitan community might be based on an inclusive morality, a shared economic relationship, or a political structure that encompasses different nations. In its more positive versions, the cosmopolitan community is one in which individuals from different places (e.g. nation-states) form relationships of mutual respect. As an example, Kwame Anthony Appiah suggests the possibility of a cosmopolitan community in which individuals from varying locations (physical, economic, etc.) enter relationships of mutual respect despite their differing beliefs (moral, religious, political, etc.).
However, the cosmopolitan community can also be understood as some kind of elite club, one based primarily on economic privilege. In this light, the cosmopolitan individual has advantages over less economically privileged individuals, advantages that might include personal and political liberties and freedoms.[1]
The word derives from Greek cosmos Κόσμος (the Universe) and polis Πόλις (city).
