1c. Types of Individualism
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31st July 2018
Types of Individualism
YOUR TASK: Colour code the statements below to show whether they reflect;
- Egoistical individualism = the idea that individual freedom is associated with self-interest and self-reliance.
- Developmental individualism = the idea that individual freedom is linked to human flourishing.
- Both
| Human beings share the same status in that they are all individuals | |
| You shouldn’t rely on the state to help you out | |
| The most important thing is that individuals are left to their own devices and don’t depend on anyone else | |
| Society has to be organised to benefit autonomous individuals, and their needs must be prioritised over any collective body | |
| Individuals are self-seeking and largely self-reliant | |
| A belief in personal growth and self-realisation | |
| Society can be seen as a collection of individuals | |
| Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps | |
| The most important thing is that individuals have the capability to achieve their potential | |
| The state has some responsibility towards those less fortunate | |
| Helping others to make the most of their abilities is fin | |
| There’s no such thing as a society – we are all atomised |
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