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.