toisiinpatriottien

Toisiinpatriottien was a political movement in Finland during the 1920s and 1930s. The term "toisiinpatriotit" translates to "other patriots" in English. This group was formed by individuals who sought to reinterpret the concept of patriotism and redefine the war resistance policy of pacifism during the Finnish Civil War.

The movement emerged in the early 1920s, primarily among intellectuals and academics who were dissatisfied with the post-war situation in Finland. They sought to promote a more nuanced understanding of patriotism and to distance themselves from the war's emotional and violent rhetoric. They believed that the concept of patriotism had become overly militarized and was linked to nationalist and chauvinist ideologies.

The toisiinpatriottien argued that patriotism should be redefined to emphasize civic virtues such as morality, social responsibility, and the rule of law. They also advocated for a more balanced understanding of the country's history, one that took into account the experiences of all groups involved in the war, not just those who fought in the civil war. This movement's influence was felt in Finland's domestic politics, culminating in the formation of new political parties and factions that sought to implement the toisiinpatriot movement's ideals.

Despite its relative influence on Finnish politics, the movement's ultimate impact remains the subject of historical debate. Some historians see the toisiinpatriottien as precursors to later social democratic and pacifist movements, while others regard them as an important yet short-lived episode in Finnish intellectual history.