Twenty Lectures on Social Sciences.

Summary

The narrative explores the concept of nationalism, likening it to Sun Hang Zhe's seventy-two unpredictable transformations. It distinguishes between classical nationalism, which serves elite interests and has been tainted by imperialism, and revolutionary nationalism, which champions equality and opposes oppression. The latter emphasizes both national independence and the unity of oppressed nations against imperialism, illustrating a shift from narrow nationalism to an internationalist perspective. In the context of Russia, it discusses how nationalism evolved during the socialist period, advocating for national equality and cultural development while promoting a socialist economy.

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