Question

who was ernst renan?and difine what is nation according to ernst renan.

Answer 1

Ernest Renan was a French philosopher.

Answer 2

i) He was a French expert of Semitic languages and civilizations, philosopher, biblical scholar and writer.

ii) He criticises the notion that a nation is formed by a common language, race, religion or territory.

iii) 'A nation is the culmination of a long past of endeavours, sacrifice and devotion '.

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