Patriotism: A Feeling, An Action, or Both?

"Is patriotism just a feeling, or is it about taking action? Let’s explore.”
As we come together to celebrate Republic Day, it's time to reflect on what patriotism truly means. Is it just about waving flags and singing the national anthem, or is there something deeper to it?
In this thought-provoking video, we discuss:
• The essence of patriotism
• How it differs from nationalism
• Various types of patriotism
• Ways to express patriotism in everyday life
We also explore a question from the 2014 UPSC GS IV Mains:
“In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.”
Key Highlights:
• What patriotism really means (01:10)
• The features and characteristics of patriotism (01:47)
• The types of patriotism: constructive, moderate, extreme, and more (03:41)
• The difference between patriotism and nationalism (05:59)
• The challenges and critiques of patriotism (09:23)
• How to display patriotism in daily life through community service, responsible citizenship, and ethical actions (10:27)
We wrap up with actionable insights on balancing patriotism with universal values and inspiring nation-building through inclusivity, justice, and humanity.
Recommended Reading: Handbook of Patriotism
Timestamp:
00:20 - Introduction: Understanding Patriotism
00:31 - Agenda
00:48 - UPSC GS IV 2014 Mains Question
01:10 - What Is Patriotism?
01:47 - Features of Patriotism
03:41 - Different Types of Patriotism
05:59 - Difference Between Patriotism and Nationalism
09:23 - Negative Effects of Patriotism
10:27 - How Can We Display Patriotism in Our Everyday Civil Life?
13:32 - Structure to Write the Answer
14:11 - Conclusion
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[@chandan_jha13]

The patriot is proud of his country for what it does, and the nationalist is proud of his country no matter what it does.

[@ethics101]

Good one 👍

[@shalusoni1705]

Patriot is someone who follows Fundamental Duties wisely and concerned, aware Citizen with agenda of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam " which our nation fosters..i.e tolerant to all nations. Thank you for Book suggestions...keep on suggesting such good friends as books are best friends 😊🙏

[@ethics101]

Thanks for watching, and noted your suggestion for books

[@shalusoni1705]

@ethics101 Thank you sir 🙏🙏

[@vaishalimaru]

Thank you sir, Happy republic day sir

[@ethics101]

Happy Republic Day to you too 🙏

[@ranjanazad01]

Thank you for discussing this topic..

[@ethics101]

Most welcome, thanks for watching

[@sandhiya7825]

Thank you so much for the video sir .....loved the current examples at the last very helpful in answer writing......Republic day greetings sir

[@ethics101]

Happy Republic Day to you too, and you're most welcome! 🙏🇮🇳

[@R.K.Harsh111]

Consume Responsibly that touched my heart... एकदम Mahol Sir 🇮🇳

[@ethics101]

@@R.K.Harsh111 👍🤗

[@pankajkumar-yp4ki]

Thanks a ton sir for providing fresh perspective on patriotism, like always, your videos provides the balanced and refined view on issues related to ethics 🙏🙏

[@ethics101]

Glad it helped. 🙏

[@ShareejPullattil]

❤

[@ashishc.s4353]

Patriotic means anyone who don't agree with me is anti national 😂😂😂

[@anuragsen3640]

Thank you sir

[@ethics101]

@@anuragsen3640 most welcome 🤗

[@vreeshasingh2564]

Patriotism for me : 1) constitution is supreme over any religion( i am indian first) 2) i want to be better human and citizen 2)i want this country to do better in future.

[@ethics101]

Better human 👍

[@urvashibaliyan26]

Thankyou for this session sir 🙏🏻

[@ethics101]

You’re most welcome! 🙏

[@Vivekadithya594]

Thanks for the session. When it comes to foreign policy decision making it is better to be nationalistic than patriotic. The distinction remains grey. Can i assume it to be context specific application of the concept ?

[@ethics101]

Foreign policy and ethics will always have a grey area. You can safely assume it to be context specific

[@dhanushkalanithitm3453]

"Caste groups are evil for the society... Religious consciousness unites people but it endangers the followers of other religions when it forms the majority... Linguistic groups and tribal groups should not be encouraged, they might be divisive..... States are federal in nature but their schemes shouldn't question the integrity of majority, bla bla, bla...." these types of hypocrisies are not new for us. Either it is a caste group or it is a country, they both are communities with the only difference the former is a small group, the latter is a large group. At the end group is a group. That is, we are carried away by an idea that large groups are good but small groups pose threat. The collective conscious gets its shape only when there is a common threat. As it is true from our patriotism and oneness against the common enemy, British during the colonial era. It is very obvious from defeating the alien group of Thanos by Avengers😂... So if an even powerful enemy shows up, probably the entire galaxy will stand up against the other galaxy and so on.. I think forming groups and defeating an enemy when shows up, and defeating within one's own group if that enemy doesn't shows up is the basic instinct of beings.😂 Therefore, a group has always proven to be the grand base for every wars fought so far. And coming again to one of your vaild points, sir, patriotism is spiritual...🤔 That makes the entire debate to take a turn and calls for the ultimate oneness and common good for all irrespective of any particular favour makes patriotism more meaningful. Whatever it may be let us celebrate this 75th Republic day with a great sense of universal brotherhood and tolerance, as the constitution has a long way to go at this political climate. Great and Thankyou sir. Best wishes🎉🎉🤩

[@ethics101]

Thank you for the thoughtfully worded response with a tinge of humour ☺️…republic day greetings ❤️🇮🇳

[@manojkumarchowdari9290]

Good Evening Sir,

[@ethics101]

Good evening to you too.

[@bobb0008]

Sir when will be your next course on ethics starts in next ias?

[@ethics101]

Sometime after prelims

[@rajitharudraveni2811]

Good Evening sir, Below are my views on PATRIOTISM. Kindly enlighten me Patriotism should not be only the person’s persona ; rather it should be innerly deeply rooted. When philosophizing things.. For attaining Eudonomia and to cease ‘us versus them’ syndrome, a person should go hand in hand with patriotism and cosmopolitanism. Patriotism can also be arose by ‘conformity pressure’ in an optimistic manner. Patriotism has to become one of the archetypes of Jungian psychology. However Jingoism should be undoubtedly excluded and eradicated.. Following your insightful videos since couple of months…

[@ethics101]

Nice to see use Aristotle and Jung to make a point…👍 Thanks for watching and responding 🙏