Single Idea 23273

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 14. Nationalism]

Full Idea

A state is well constituted and internally strong if the private interest of the citizens is united in the universal goal of the state.

Gist of Idea

In a good state the goal of the citizens and of the whole state are united

Source

Georg W.F.Hegel (Introduction to the Philosophy of History [1840], 3)

Book Reference

Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History', ed/tr. Rauch,Leo [Hackett 1988], p.27


A Reaction

The obvious question is who decides on the goals, and what to do with the citizens who don't accept them.