Individualism vs. Collectivism

Let's discuss two of the most fundamental concepts in philosophy: Individualism vs. Collectivism.

Points of Discussion

• What do these concepts mean?
• How are they manifested throughout each of the five branches of philosophy?
• What do they imply for our understanding of narrower concepts such as racism and sexism?
• How do they relate to post-modern philosophic concepts such as intersectionality and white privilege?
• What types of political systems does each imply?
• And finally, are either, or both, concepts valid?

If there is time left we will apply both concepts to an analysis of the response to the pandemic.

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