Question

Summaries the attributes of a nation, as Renan understands them. Why in his view, are nations important?
(class 10 CBSE SAMPLE PAPER 2017-18 SOCIAL SCIENCE)

Answer 1

Ernst Renan was a  French philosopher who delivered a speech at the University of Sorbonne in 1882. In that speech he outlined the idea of what makes a nation. According to Renan nations are formed by a common language, race, religion or territory. It is the culmination of a long past of endeavour, sacrifices and devotion. A nation does not take any interest in annexing or  holding onto another Nation against its will.

Nations are important because their existence guarantee Liberty. The liberty of individuals would be lost if they are no nations.

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Answer 2

Ernest Renan was a French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations (philology), philosopher, biblical scholar and critic, and historian of religion.

He delivered a speech at the University of Sorbonne in 1882.In that speech he outlined the idea of what makes a nation that is :-

• common language,race, religion and territory
• long past of endeavour, sacrifices and devotion

He also told what should a nation do that is :-

• A nation should have no interest in annexation and holding on another nation against it's will.

He also told what does a nation do that is :-

• A nation's existence is a guarantee of liberty.