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Patriotism enables individuals to engage in immoral actions, such as bullying and cheating, while perceiving themselves as virtuous.

PhilosophyPoliticsMay 14, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses Aldous Huxley's critique of patriotism, highlighting how it allows individuals to act immorally while feeling virtuous through national identity.

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Patriotism enables individuals to engage in immoral actions, such as bullying and cheating, while perceiving themselves as virtuous.
Parent: PoliticsEntity: PatriotismImpact: negativeDate: May 14, 2026Target: Patriotism

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"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous." - Aldous Huxley
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"One of the great attractions of patriotism - it fulfills our worst wishes. In the person of our nation we are able, vicariously, to bully and cheat. Bully and cheat, what's more, with a feeling that we are profoundly virtuous." - Aldous Huxley
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