Identity and collective memory is one of the fascinating subjects in modern sociology. In Iran, it arose again as modern and government-nation discourse emerged, and has been endlessly discussed since then. Such subjects have assumed an increasing importance due to the multi-cultural and multi-ethical existence of Iranian society and recent global developments. Accordingly, the present study ha...

Abstract This paper examines Hegel’s idea of nation and its significance for his theory the modern state, namely, role that ‘the national’ plays justification right in Philosophy Right . It is argued Hegel strikes a balance between historicism rational state law. He bases on notion Sittlichkeit (ethical life) both national subjected to world historical development toward rationality universal r...