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Nationalism, cultural assimilation, and pluralistic globalization — or The Ultimate Imperialism
From the book: Chum for Thought: Throwing Ideas into Dangerous Waters by David Satterlee
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Nationalism, cultural assimilation, and pluralistic globalization — or The Ultimate Imperialism
In the past, as one nation conquered another, assimilation
policies affected public welfare. Where deliberate steps were taken to
introduce mainstream society and outside cultures to each other, the conqueror
benefited from increased diversity and reduced rebellion.
The Ottoman Janissary system seems similar to the Assyrian
practice of assimilating and dispersing conquered peoples. For instance, the
Israelite Daniel and his companions were taken into the court of the Assyrian
king for education and eventual responsibility in governing his empire.
The millet system’s tolerance for other religions was
practical, as people are most likely to fight for the religious practices that
are ingrained in their world views. Who would you more likely want to
displease; your God or some remote king-at-this-time?
Taking the best and brightest children for government
service assured that
