Stephen Nathanson in the Press
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Is patriotism good for America?
There was a time, when he was protesting the Vietnam War, when Northeastern professor Stephen Nathanson did not feel particularly patriotic. Patriotism for him evoked enthusiastic support for the American government. The draft dodgers decamping to Canada or the unshaven masses in the streets did not necessarily call themselves patriots.
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Ask the experts: Taking our patriotic pulse
What are the characteristics of a good patriot? Professor Steve Nathanson of Northeastern University weighs in.
Obama’s Defense of Surveillance
At his news conference on Friday, President Obama said of Edward J. Snowden, “I don’t think Mr. Snowden was a patriot.” The president claims that Mr. Snowden’s actions were unnecessary and harmful and contrasts Mr. Snowden with patriotic people who protest surveillance through legal means. But what makes a person patriotic? In a book published […]
American patriots: ‘I love America with all her mess’
Definitions of American patriotism are as diverse as Americans. Political philosopher and Northeastern University professor Stephen Nathanson explores the subject in his book “Patriotism, Morality, and Peace.” He writes that patriotism is generally characterized by “special affection for one’s own country; a sense of personal identification with the country; special concern for the well-being of the country; and willingness […]
