Johnathan Bi Reject Globalism, Embrace Patriotism | Maurizio Viroli
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Nov 7, 2025 Maurizio Viroli, a political theorist from Princeton, explores the nuances of patriotism versus nationalism. He defines patriotism as rooted in republican liberty, emphasizing political values over cultural homogeneity. Viroli shares insights from advising Italy's President on patriotic rhetoric and discusses the importance of teaching a generous patriotism through history and music. He critiques elite cosmopolitanism, argues for dual loyalties, and outlines the conditions that make a country worthy of love, championing social rights alongside political freedoms.
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Patriotism As A Republican Ideal
- Patriotism can be framed as a republican ideal of liberty and justice distinct from nationalism's ethnic homogeneity focus.
- Viroli traces patriotic language from Roman antiquity through the Risorgimento as pro-liberty, not pro-ethnicity.
Nationalism Prioritizes Cultural Oneness
- Nationalism, as developed after Herder, prizes cultural, linguistic, and religious homogeneity above political form.
- This focus can make political institutions secondary to ethnic unity.
Teach Patriotism To Win Politics
- Use patriotic rhetoric that links national history to republican liberty to build broad political support.
- Teach and employ patriotic symbols and ceremonies to counter nationalist narratives.
