Patriotism, Education, and Cosmopolitanism

I enjoyed reading the two articles "Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism" by Martha Nussbaum, and "Education and Cosmopolitanism" by Cynthia Scott because they were two different viewpoints on the same topic. For the most part the two authors would agree on the issues, but when it came down how they would like to fix it there was some difference. The main points the two shared were that we are all American Citizens and we have a dedication to the country, and that starts with Education. The main problem is that our schools are not global enough. From our first history classes we go over the same thing ever three years in grade school. Both authors would argue that this needs to change and more present day global information needs to be added. When it comes down on how the two approach this. Nussbaum explains on how these things need to change, but never gets into to much depth on how. Scott argues that this is way harder then even Nussbaum realizes. Scott agrees that this change needs to happen but she is more of a realize believing it will not change over night.

Patriotism, Education, and Cosmopolitanism

In Martha Nussbaum's essay, "Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism", she focuses on the way America's education system works, and how it could be improved. She believes that Americans are very self centered around their own country, and are to blind to what is going on in other countries around the world. She points out that everyone should become "citizens of the world" and not be divided. On the other hand, Cynthia Scott is not completely sold on this idea entirely, which she articulates in her essay, "Education and Cosmopolitanism." She agrees with some of the ideas that Nussbaum has, but Scott thinks that it would be extremely hard to get everyone in our country to come together as one whole group with the world. America has so many different types of people from all over the world, therefore it would be very difficult to bring everyone together. She also argues that it would not be good for America to try and do this. Overall, Nussbaum makes some valid points, which Scott agrees with, but the education system in America is just too complicated to convert everyone into "citizens of the world" and become familiar with many other different cultures.

Doug West: education, patriotism, and going cosmo

Both articles, “Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism” by Martha Nussbaum and “Education and Cosmopolitanism” by Cynthia Scott, relate to each other with similar topics dealing with world citizenship, nationality, and American education system. Nussbaum presents a possible way to change the education system. She points out that American school systems are extremely focused on American culture and nationality. It is her belief that an American student should learn more about other cultures around the world. Her essay puts a lot of emphasis on learning, ”Global citizenship” in school. In the second essay Scott responds to Nussbaum’s essay. Scott’s essay agrees and backs up a few points made in the first essay. Scott agrees with the fact the American school system fails to teach students global issues and the quality of living in other countries. The disagreement Scott brings up is how to fix the problem. She claims that Nussbaum’s solution to the problem will destroy American culture and patriotism.

In the first article, "Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism" Martha Nussbaum emphasizes the importance of citizenship. Not citizenship of a single nation, but citzenship of the world. She stresses this idea by presenting four points which she uses to connect her ideas to cosmopolitanism. For instance, she mentions that having good international connections allows one to become more worldly. All her ideas are summed up by saying that a person who is a citizen of the world is one who, "refuses to be defined by their local origins and local group memberships."

The second article, "Education and Cosmopolitanism" by Cynthia C. Scott, backs up many of the ideas presented in the first article. The only difference is that Scott is somewhat skeptical as to how Nussbaum plans on incorporating her ideas into the world. She says that Nussbaum has great ideas, but implementing them would be nearly impossible.

“Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism” and “Education and Cosmopolitanism”

In the first article, “Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism” by Martha Nussbaum, she clearly states that she is a supporter of more cosmopolitanism in education. As she goes on to support her argument, she states four main points. These points include, first having the cosmopolitanism educational system help us discover more about ourselves; second is to be an international corporation to be able to solve problems; third is to realize the issues at hand of other struggling countries; and fourth is understanding that we need to watch our actions because what we do affects others. In the second article, “Education and Cosmopolitanism” by Cynthia Scott, the author created a response towards Nussbaum and her argument. Even though throw many of the points she agrees, her questioning towards some the ideas and how the process will happen is debatable for herself.

Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism & Education and Cosmopolitanism

The first article "Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism" by Martha Nussbaum, is about embracing our worldly identity. Nussbaum urges us as Americans to respect our own culture but also understand other cultures. He writes that we can do this through education, solving problems that require international cooperation, recognizing moral obligations to the world, and by making a consistent and coherent argument based on distinctions we are prepared to defend.

The second article "Education and Cosmopolitanism" by Cynthia Scott goes very much in hand with Nussbaum's article. Scott believes that students are ignorant of the world around them but to educate students, it would take a great deal of change in our school systems. Scott is not so enthusiastic as Nussbaum, and I agree. While I think we should be more educated about these issues, it might be easier said than done.

Cosmopolitanism

In Martha Nussbaum's Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism many ideas of being a member of society and a member of the world are discussed. She talks about the need for a general sense of awareness about surrounding countries and their issues. Nussbaum stresses the importance of learning about ourselves so that we can be a better member of society. Her idea of universal citizenship and education of this starts with understanding of humanity and the respect for the people around us. In this article it is made apparent that it is our responsibility to become involved in our world by becoming involved with the people in it. She is very passionate about the idea of cosmopolitanism and thinks that it should be heavily emphasized in education. She has a great passion for the people of the world to collaborate and better the world together.

In Cynthia Scott's Education and Cosmopolitanism she agrees with some things that Nussbaum says but she raises many questions about how possible this idea of intergrating cosmopolitism is. She addresses the fact that Nussbaum's idea is a bit idealistic and not so realistic. Scott brings up the point that the how must be answered in addition to the what. We need to know how to use this process of cosmopolitanism and how effective its going to be if it will be effective at all. Scott provides much more logic behind the idea of intergrating cosmopolitanism and realizes that it will take a while and be very difficult if not impossible to change an entire system of living. She agrees with Nussbaum in the fact that this change would be beneficial but realizes that it is a giant leap from the world we live in now.