A Critical Analysis of Patriotism as an Ethical Concept: A Dissertation Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Yale University in Candidacy for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy May 1, 1918

A Critical Analysis of Patriotism as an Ethical Concept is a dissertation by Clarence Reidenbach, published in 1918. This work examines the ethical implications of patriotism, dissecting its components and motivations while addressing the moral complexities surrounding the sentiment. Reidenbach employs an analytical approach to explore how patriotism influences individual and collective behaviors, particularly in the context of war and national identity, ultimately evaluating its status as an ethical ideal.