Individualism

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Claim

Individualism is the focus on the individual as the smallest unity of Moral worth and of thinking capacity, as opposed to more social views that look at the community as the smallest unit.

Explanation

Individualism somewhat rejects the notion of Identity is shaped by and shapes our social interactions, and claims that at least on some level, there is an independent core to each person.

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It separates us both technically and psychologically from others Unity is the felt sense of connection with others and the world

Individualism doesn't support Providing value without expectation of return cultivates wellbeing, or at least only partially overlaps because by giving others we leave less for ourselves, and since our wellbeing is measured by how much utility we provide us and not others, then by giving we reduce our potential of overall wellbeing.

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