Citizenship and the Good Life: Cherokee and American Regimes in Conflict.

  • Published In: Political Science Reviewer, 2024, v. 48, n. 1. P. 238 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kushner, Aaron; Clouse, Stephen 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the tension between Cherokee and American views of citizenship and belonging. It argues that the traditional understanding of citizenship is not suitable for understanding tribal membership and that a more accurate comparison requires placing American and indigenous thought on equal footing. The authors explore the Cherokee regime and its conception of membership, highlighting the importance of clan membership and kinship bonds in Cherokee society. They also discuss the communal obligations and hospitality ethic that governed Cherokee life. The article concludes by comparing Cherokee and American regimes through an Aristotelian lens to interpret the tension between the two as rooted in their differing views of the good life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Political Science Reviewer. 2024/01, Vol. 48, Issue 1, p238
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0091-3715
  • Accession Number:178035425
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