You Should NOT Be Proud To Be Patriotic | Matthew Handley | Oxford Union
Matthew Handley argues against the motion that 'This House is Proud to be Patriotic'.
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Matt Handley from the opposition outlines how patriotism "inspires emotions and attitudes" and evokes "a sense of achievement, which is both foolish and artificial". He asserts that patriotism supresses us from addressing societal concerns -- "it fills us with a pride that blinds us".
Filmed on Thursday 14th November 2013
MOTION: This House is Proud To Be Patriotic
RESULT: Defeated.
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ABOUT MATTHEW HANDLEY:
Studies History at Oxford University and is a mentor for the Debate Mate programme.
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The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 190 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.
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Matt Handley from the opposition outlines how patriotism "inspires emotions and attitudes" and evokes "a sense of achievement, which is both foolish and artificial". He asserts that patriotism supresses us from addressing societal concerns -- "it fills us with a pride that blinds us".
Filmed on Thursday 14th November 2013
MOTION: This House is Proud To Be Patriotic
RESULT: Defeated.
STAY CONNECTED:
Facebook @ http://fb.me/theoxfordunion
Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/OxfordUnion
Oxford Union Website @ http://www.oxford-union.org/
ABOUT MATTHEW HANDLEY:
Studies History at Oxford University and is a mentor for the Debate Mate programme.
ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY:
The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 190 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.
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