Modern Nationalism is a Hollow Shell—Here’s Why A Nationalist ghoul: "The term 'nation' is linked to the concept of birth. Perhaps if these individuals were born in that place and existed in substantial numbers, such a claim could be justified. However, if they were not born there, there would be no basis for calling it a nation. The Latin root of 'nation' is 'natus,' meaning birth." Me: The modern "nation" is but an empty shell, a lifeless form devoid of the transcendent principle that alone grants it meaning. Only the interior dimension holds significance—the race of the spirit, the eternal Tradition that stands beyond all temporal contingencies. Blood and soil possess no intrinsic value except through their connection to the supramundane. You, who remain bound by the residues of dualistic thought, fail to comprehend: the external is nothing but a reflection of the internal. All distinctions dissolve in the realization of the One—there is no paradox, for separation is illusion. Only the principle is real. Julius Evola critiques modern nationalism as a degraded, materialistic phenomenon devoid of any transcendent or spiritual foundation. In his view, true nationalism must be rooted in a higher, aristocratic principle—an organic unity of people bound by tradition, hierarchy, and sacred authority, rather than mere secular or collectivist impulses. Evola distinguishes between: 1. Traditional, Superior Nationalism – An expression of a people’s spiritual and imperial vocation, aligned with the sacred and hierarchical order (e.g., the Roman Imperium, medieval monarchies). 2. Modern, Degenerate Nationalism – A materialistic, mass-driven ideology based on race, economics, or democratic populism, lacking any higher principle. What remains in nationalism "devoid of superior elements" is: - Collectivism – The reduction of the nation to a mere aggregate of individuals without spiritual unity. - Materialism – An emphasis on territorial, economic, or