Herder and nationalism: reclaiming the principle of cultural respect. (Johann Gottfried Herder)(Rethinking Nationalism)

From: The Australian Journal of Politics and History | Date: January 1, 1997| Author: Spencer, Vicki | Copyright information

The concept of 'Volk' in the thought of Johann Gottfried Herder cannot be completely assimilated to the modern idea of nationalism. Herder's conception is wider in scope than nationalism in that it applies to a range of cultural communities that do not necessarily coincide with the nation as a political entity. Herder also calls for respect for cultural differences, a principle which is not always upheld by proponents of nationalism. 'Volk' in Herder refers to a community that is socially coh...

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