Eastbound $ Westbound: Re-reading the Myth of Europa
Journal: Journal of Siberian Federal University Humanities & Social Sciences
Year: 2016

Europe's identity is not just contested. It is contested in specific terms, namely which set of properties (values, heritage, or vocation) would uniquely identify Europe? Major ramifications allegedly follow from whatever stance taken in this debate, e.g. with regard to external relations (should the Union come to include Turkey?) and internal institutionalisation (is there a European demos?). Without exception, these arguments derive from representations of Europe's past. This paper challenges