The logic of love for the Fatherland
Why is patriotism clearly experienced, but poorly amenable to rational comprehension? The very concept of patriotism defies logic, and when you try to define it, you get a vicious circle. Patriotism is love for one's country. But what is home? This is not the territory of the country, which can change dramatically (Russians consider Kievan Rus to be their historical homeland, and today it is in another state), not the population, which is changing even more.