Look up: individualism

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   individualism
   [n] - a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence 2. [n] - the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
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   individualism
   In politics, a view in which the individual takes precedence over the collective: the opposite of collectivism. The term possessive individualism has been applied to the writings of John Locke and...
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   Individualism
   In`di·vid'u·al·ism noun [ Confer French individualisme .] 1. The quality of being individual; individuality; personality. 2. An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self-interest; selfishness. « The selfishness of the small proprietor has been described by the best writers as individualism .» Ed. Rev.
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   Individualism
   In`di·vid'u·al·ism noun The principle, policy, or practice of maintaining individuality, or independence of the individual, in action; the theory or practice of maintaining the independence of individual initiative, action, and interests, as in industrial organization or in government.
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   individualism
   1. The quality of being individual; individuality; personality. ... 2. An excessive or exclusive regard to one's personal interest; self-interest; selfishness. 'The selfishness of the small proprietor has been described by the best writers as individualism.' (Ed. Rev) ... Origin: Cf. F. Individualisme. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998)< ...
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   individualism
   laissez faire noun the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs
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   Individualism
   `Individualism` is a term used to describe a moral, political, or social outlook that stresses human independence and the importance of individual self-reliance and liberty. Individualists promote the exercise of individual goals and desires. They oppose most external interference with an individual's choices - whether by society, the state, or any other group or institution. Individualism is therefore opposed to holism, collectivism, fascism, co...
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   Individualism
   • (n.) The quality of being individual; individuality; personality. • (n.) An excessive or exclusive regard to one`s personal interest; self-interest; selfishness. • (n.) The principle, policy, or practice of maintaining individuality, or independence of the individual, in action; the theory or practice of maintaining the independenc...
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   individualism
   political and social philosophy that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual. Although the concept of an individual may seem straightforward, ... [19 related articles]
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    Individualism
    A philosophy of life stressing the priority of individual needs over group needs, a preference for loosely knit social relationships, and a desire to be relatively autonomous of others' influence.
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    Individualism
    The doctrine that emphasizes the reality of the individual and concrete. Differs from Personalism (q.v.) -- R.T.F. In political philosophy, the doctrine that the state exists for the individual, not vice versa. In political economy, laissez faire system of competition.
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