Footnotes to Plato from the foothills of the Superstition Mountains

Tag: jingoism

  • Patriotism and Jingoism

    It is not uncommon to hear people confuse patriotism with jingoism. So let's spend a few moments this Fourth of July reflecting on the difference.  Jingoism is well described by Robert Hendrickson as "bellicose chauvinism." But given the general level of culture, I am afraid I can't leave it at that, but must go on…