An Exercise in Definitions and Concepts...
by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation U S A Lib e rty -vs- Tyr a nny Definition of COLLECTIVISM: 1: a political or economic theory advocating collective control especially over production and distribution; also : a system marked by such control 2: emphasis on collective rather than individual action or identity Definition of INDIVIDUALISM: 1: a. Belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence. b. Acts or an act based on this belief. 2: a. A doctrine advocating freedom from government regulation in the pursuit of a person's economic goals. b. A doctrine holding that the interests of the individual should take precedence over the interests of the state or social group. 3: a. The quality of being an individual; individuality. b. An individual characteristic; a quirk. Definitions posted for the benefit of those who have difficulty in understanding the the subtle differences. Example from a prior blog post: ...