Individuality refers to the character or qualities which distinguish one person from another. Ones uniqueness constitutes a strong distinctiveness in his/her character. Thus‚ when this sense of character is juxtaposed against the concept of individuality‚ the mutual association results in the inherent emergence of a persons true identity. Although the distinguishing of separate individuals personalities remains admired in todays society‚ there existed a time in which the pursuit of uniqueness in
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Jail‚ a greatly emphasized theme is the idea of being unique from others by taking the initiative to undertake your own . The idea of individualism is an important quality of transcendentalism‚ and it is greatly implied in the play that people who strive to be their own self do better in life compared to a person who aims to be like another person. Individualism means to try new things that set you apart from the normal way of doing things. In my opinion‚ one of the most important things in life
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I wasn’t sure why the characters in “Candide‚” written by Voltaire‚ were very open-minded in the novel‚ throughout all the obstacles they had to face. Specifically‚ Candide himself. He was very determined to reach Cunegonde‚ the love of his life. According to the Interactive Oral‚ one of many theories that Voltaire showcased was “optimism‚” which is when people view life in a positive aspect‚ and look for the greater good in things. This explains why Candide was so open-minded about finding Cunegonde
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basically wrote “Self Reliance” in response to Edward’s stories and people that share his same beliefs. Emerson dared to speak out against the hierarchy‚ "’Self-Reliance" is the culmination of Emerson’s attempt to name and describe the role of individualism in an age of unsettling change causing both hope and fear in the young nation." (Mott‚ Wesley
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one for all‚ or all for one. Total monarchy or equal shares. Undeniable control or democracy. The ideas of Individualism and Communitarianism clearly contrast each other‚ but who’s to say which belief is the right or wrong way? Is it the rights of many or the privileges of few that is meant to be held higher than the other? This essay will contain the beliefs of Utilitarianism and Individualism‚ and the similarities and differences that both of these beliefs hold in common. First let’s start of with
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By questioning the indifference‚ greed‚ treachery and corruption of the existing institutions‚ Candide fails to understand the submission of the majority and their optimism. This taken for granted attitude might be explained by human nature which “is readily prone to finding “lessons” in disasters because any system of order to which we may appeal seems better than no system at all (Mason‚ 1990‚ p4) . Hence‚ Voltaire’s satire of optimistic philosophy in the character of Pangloss. Candide’s tutor
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Individualism vs. Collectivism Within Christianity‚ I believe that Christian’s in the United States use collectivism more so then other cultures. Because I live in the United States‚ I’m not as aware of what others around the world do when it comes to the use of collectivism within Christianity. This effected my decision and may change a little after I look at this situation from another prospective after our trip in Guatemala. Around the United States we have a large number of denominations
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informed of the dangers when Burton shows that disorder and confusion can result when conformed societies are confronted by difference. In communities where every person is expected to behave in an identical manner‚ those who are unique or display individualism will be dismissed. From the moment Peg escorts Edward away from his decrepit
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the other hand‚ allows not only for an individual to not have a religion‚ but also for an individual to believe whatever he/she pleases. A secular government paves the way for a more productive country by allowing for technological advancements‚ individualism for women and other minorities‚ and an inclined scientific perception by increased education on the world by not relying on a state religion. Secularism is commonly described as the separation between church and state. This means that when it
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philosophers created new outlooks on life. Leibniz was one of these philosophers and he introduced the idea of optimism. Optimism was described as believing that "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds" . In Candide‚ Voltaire writes a successful satire of optimism because Candide includes the two main components of satire; parody and irony. Parody is "[a] composition imitating another‚ usually serious‚ piece. It is designed to ridicule a work or its style or author" . Additionally‚ irony is
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