The article contains a critical view on the traditional theoretical approaches to the analysis of values of patriotism in political culture. They are determined by the wish to substantiate universal and the most adequate definition and comprehension of patriotism. There is a contradiction between the interpretation of its content and motivational functionality caused by the presence of different worldviews and ideological stances of scholars and social and political figures. In order to settle this contradiction the authors offer an original approach. According to the authors patriotism is a value actualized in a social and political context which is characterized as difficult, always concrete and permanently changing.

patriotism, methodology of political analysis, patriotism as a subject of analysis, patriotism as a value of political culture, social and political context

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