No, the word I want is “nationalism”. It’s commonly flavored with ideology, but mere ideology doesn’t have as much power as a national government.
“Paternalism” seems to capture the relevant aspects of nationalism, religion, and mass movement ideologies.
The scary aspect of nationalism is the common belief that it should override all other values.
“Paternalism” seems to capture the relevant aspects of nationalism, religion, and mass movement ideologies.
The scary aspect of nationalism is the common belief that it should override all other values.