Abstract
Although it draws on the past, the concept of heritage is rooted in the present and is used selectively for contemporary purposes. European institutions have reinforced the concept of a common European heritage, which is shared by all nation-states. In drawing on the discourse of heritage, there is an attempt to consolidate a narrative of European universal values. This paper critiques the vision of a common European heritage in the consolidation of European identity and assesses the idea of shared heritage as an instrument of social cohesion.
| Translated title of the contribution | Europe's (UN )common heritage(s) |
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| Original language | Slovenian |
| Pages (from-to) | 11-28 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Traditiones |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Discourse
- Europe
- Heritage
- Language
- Universality