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Abdolvahab, Shirin (2024)

Challenging the nation-state: the critical hybrid subject

Master thesis | Philosophy (MA) (120 EC)

The growing existence of multiethnic individuals and diverse societies seems to pose a challenge to the nation-state and its configuration of the political community. Classic theories of nationalism prescribe the formation of a state around an ever-existing nation which constitutes a somewhat homogenous community, conflicting with the modern realities of statehood. Thus, this thesis explores the theory of nationalism and its ability to accommodate diversity and plurality within its structure. Ultimately, I argue, illustrated through the concept of the critical hybrid subject, that nationalism is unable to cope with the diversity of its members, due to the implementation of a national identity as an authority retaining political strategy.

Nationalism, Migration, Culture

Author

Abdolvahab, Shirin

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Philosophy of Law, Governance and Politics

Supervisors

Eze, M.O.

ECTS Credits

20

Language

en