Prisoners in an underground cave see only shadows of objects and people. They believe the truth is only shadows and cannot reason about them. When freed, prisoners struggle to see reality and compare shadows to objects. They eventually see the sun and reason about it, realizing it's the source of truth
Nationalism encompasses both national identity and political sovereignty. Nationalism can be defined as voluntary or involuntary community based on common origin. Classical nationalism emphasizes full statehood and national sovereignty. Liberal nationalism combines national values with democratic principles
Confucianism is a Chinese way of life that has influenced East Asia for over 2,000 years. It encompasses philosophy, social ethics, political ideology, and scholarly tradition. Confucianism differs from major religions by not being an organized religion
Turkish nation is equal to all the world according to Atatürk. Nation exists in whole, not just individual members. Success is impossible without nation's sacrifice and independence. Nation's moral strength surpasses all other nations