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*Date: circa [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 1726]

*Date: circa [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 1726]

==Definition==

==Definition==

*[[love]] for or [[devotion]] to one's country

*[[love]] for or [[devotion]] to one's country

'''Patriotism''' is [[love]] and [[devotion]] to one's country. The [[word]] comes from the [[Greek]] patris, meaning fatherland. Patriotism, however, has had different [[meanings]] over time, and its [[meaning]] is highly dependent upon [[context]], [[geography]], and [[philosophy]]. Although patriotism is used in certain [[vernacular]]s as a synonym for [[nationalism]], nationalism is not necessarily considered an [[inherent]] part of patriotism. Among the ancient Greeks, patriotism consisted of notions concerning [[language]], [[religious]] [[traditions]], [[ethics]], [[law]], and [[devotion]] to the common [[good]], rather than pure [[identification]] with a [[nation]]-[[state]]. Scholar J. Peter Euben writes that for the [[Greek]] philosopher [[Socrates]], "patriotism does not require one to [[agree]] with everything that his country does and would actually promote analytical questioning in a quest to make the country the best it possibly can be."

'''Patriotism''' is [[love]] and [[devotion]] to one's country. The [[word]] comes from the [[Greek]] patris, meaning fatherland. Patriotism, however, has had different [[meanings]] over time, and its [[meaning]] is highly dependent upon [[context]], [[geography]], and [[philosophy]]. Although patriotism is used in certain [[vernacular]]s as a synonym for [[nationalism]], nationalism is not necessarily considered an [[inherent]] part of patriotism. Among the ancient Greeks, patriotism consisted of notions concerning [[language]], [[religious]] [[traditions]], [[ethics]], [[law]], and [[devotion]] to the common [[good]], rather than pure [[identification]] with a [[nation]]-[[state]]. Scholar J. Peter Euben writes that for the [[Greek]] philosopher [[Socrates]], "patriotism does not require one to [[agree]] with everything that his country does and would actually promote analytical questioning in a quest to make the country the best it possibly can be."

In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu Hindu] epic [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana Ramayana], Lord Rama tells Lakshmana Janani Janma Bhoomischa Swargadapi Gariyasi (Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven), which greatly lays the foundation for consciousness of patriotism for Hindus.[7]

In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu Hindu] epic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana Ramayana], Lord Rama tells Lakshmana Janani Janma Bhoomischa Swargadapi Gariyasi (Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven), which greatly lays the foundation for consciousness of patriotism for Hindus.[7]

During the [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 18th century] [[Age of Enlightenment]], the notion of patriotism continued to be separate from the notion of [[nationalism]]. Instead, patriotism was defined as [[devotion]] to [[humanity]] and beneficence. For example, providing [[charity]], criticizing [[slavery]], and denouncing excessive penal laws were all considered patriotic. In both ancient and modern visions of patriotism, [[individual]] [[responsibility]] to fellow [[citizens]] is an [[inherent]] component of patriotism.

During the [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Century 18th century] [[Age of Enlightenment]], the notion of patriotism continued to be separate from the notion of [[nationalism]]. Instead, patriotism was defined as [[devotion]] to [[humanity]] and beneficence. For example, providing [[charity]], criticizing [[slavery]], and denouncing excessive penal laws were all considered patriotic. In both ancient and modern visions of patriotism, [[individual]] [[responsibility]] to fellow [[citizens]] is an [[inherent]] component of patriotism.

Many contemporary notions of patriotism are influenced by [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 19th century] [[ideas]] about [[nationalism]]. During the 19th century, "being patriotic" became increasingly conflated with [[nationalism]] and even [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingoism jingoism]. However, some notions of contemporary patriotism reject [[nationalism]] in favour of a more [[classic]] version of the idea of patriotism which includes [[social]] [[responsibility]].

Many contemporary notions of patriotism are influenced by [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 19th century] [[ideas]] about [[nationalism]]. During the 19th century, "being patriotic" became increasingly conflated with [[nationalism]] and even [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingoism jingoism]. However, some notions of contemporary patriotism reject [[nationalism]] in favour of a more [[classic]] version of the idea of patriotism which includes [[social]] [[responsibility]].

[[Category: Political Science]]

[[Category: Political Science]]