The hypocrisy of European moralism
Greece and the politics of cultural aggression - part 1
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7640704 |
|---|---|
| Authors | M Herzfeld (0000-0002-8080-2542, Harvard University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 10-13 |
| Publication date | 2016-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Anthropology Today (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0268-540X • E-ISSN: 1467-8322 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/1467-8322.12224 |
| OpenAlex | W2916860483 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 13 |
In the current debt crisis, Greeks often stand accused of irresponsible borrowing, corruption, and laziness. In this article, I argue that the patently unfair way in which these stereotypes have framed the ongoing tensions between Greece and the other European countries is deeply grounded in the dynamics of “crypto‐colonialism.” German fascination with ancient Greece has combined with the needs of British, French, and, later, American strategic interests to produce a toxic brew of humiliation and contempt for the Greek people of today. Yet Greece, by escaping from the aftermath of military dictatorship under the unexpectedly benign guidance of the elder Constantine Karamanlis, is now – in marked contrast to at least one other crypto‐colonial state – giving the unelected leadership of the European Union and other creditors a lesson in democratic self‐sufficiency. Resolution of the residual tensions will nevertheless only be possible when both sides agree to cease trading insulting stereotypes and admit the errors of a shared and embarrassing past – a process for which anthropological perspectives can offer significant support
Ancient history · Democracy · Dictatorship · Greeks · Hypocrisy · Language change · Literature · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Contemporary and Historical Greek Studies · History · Law · Religion and Society Interactions · Turkey's Politics and Society
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,3 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2024 (9) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |