WEBER’S CONCEPT OF THE NATION

This article examines Weber's theory of the nation in the context of the nation as a community of eth- nic groups versus nation as a political community. It is argued that Max Weber connects ethnic and political as- pects of his theory of nation. Weberian approach shows that it is of great significance for the ethnic group to maintain feelings of pride in the power of its own community. Weber emphasizes the role of education by intro- ducing intellectuals as a group of people (besides politicians) who contribute greatly to the process of establish- ing the nation