Philosophy
Cosmopolitanism vs Nationalism in Global Justice Debates
Quick fact
The term 'cosmopolitanism' derives from the ancient Greek 'kosmopolitês' (citizen of the world), while nationalism as a political principle gained prominence only in the 19th century.
Why this is interesting
Should you care equally about a stranger halfway across the world as you do about your neighbor? That is the question at the heart of one of philosophy's most urgent debates.