Metodoloogiline rahvusriiklus ja selle kriitika

Abstract

The article discusses the development of methodological nationalism in social sciences, its criticisms and alternatives. First, the article discusses the functions of the methodological nationalism in the development of social sciences, explains its limits and opportunities, and contrasts it to ideological nationalism. Secondly, the article gives an overview of the scholarly criticism of methodological nationalism, and outlines a systematising account of the alternatives proposed, and discusses them critically. The summarising discussion evaluates the possibilities and limits of the alternative methodological perspectives and suggests an informed methodological pluralist position.