Liberal Democracy’s Dilemma: Individualism‚ Pluralism‚ and Toleration “Liberal democracy’s dilemma is how to reconcile individual autonomy with group membership in a pluralistic society” (PLSC 420). For Michael Walzer the dilemma of liberal democracy is solved by tolerance. Walzer defines toleration as “…the peaceful coexistence of groups of people with different histories‚ cultures‚ and identities‚ which is what toleration makes possible” (Walzer‚ 2). In this paper I will use Walzer’s
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Individualism: Part of Being American Individualism at its heart is the concept of being free from state control‚ independent or self reliant; in deeper contexts‚ the drive to overcome personal and social issues. This collection of ideas has been an integral part of American culture. Ever since the colonial era‚ we have fought for and displayed our individualism. There is also an idiom- “nothing ventured‚ nothing gained”‚ and Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau display these concepts wonderfully
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they are in control when they‚ actually‚ are not. Winston Smith‚ the main character‚ realizes how dangerously ill society is becoming‚ and his beliefs lead him to rebel against the government. Orwell illustrates throughout the novel the value of individualism and the dangers of giving it up without a fight. Faced with the threat of such a totalitarian state‚ the only effective way to prevent the degradation of society is to never lose touch with reality‚ retaining a strong sense of self by holding onto
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conformists. If a person doesn’t fall in with the "in" crowd then you are considered to be "weird" or "un-cool". Ralph Waldo Emerson made this apparent in his essay "Self-Reliance." "Self-Reliance" also had several themes that focused on the topic of individualism. It also showed how he thought self-reliance would play out in personal conduct. Plus I know almost exactly what’s it’s like to be seen as peculiar and‚ or "un-cool" just because I wasn’t part of the "in" crowd and tried to be like everyone else
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The Myth of the Sincere or Authentic Individual In Charles Taylor’s theoretical text‚ The Ethics of Authenticity‚ Taylor writes to evaluate the concepts of individualism. He believes that we can‚ and should‚ become conscious about what makes us who we are to effectively and sincerely choose which values or qualities to support. Using two short stories‚ “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor and “Gimpel the Fool” by Isaac Bashevis Singer‚ alongside Taylor’s text and the application
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doesn’t know what race to associate with. They don’t know which race to relate to because his skin might be too white or too dark. Because people try so hard‚ they use their culture and personality. This loss of individualism is depicted in “Mr. Z” by M. Carl Holman. This loss of individualism is portrayed in a person’s race. Some people suggest that differences in race are a sign of error. A white boy may tell a black boy that by being different it’s wrong and that he won’t suceed. These ideas come
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by an authoritarian culture to dehumanize the individual and replace it with an automaton that dwells in a safe‚ blind conformity.” (Teglen 226). One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a novel about the corruption of society‚ and the importance of individualism. It is told from the perspective of a patient‚ Chief Bromden‚ who is ridiculed for being deaf and dumb‚ even though he fakes these two qualities. He is among other “mentally unstable” patients‚ who are all controlled by Nurse Ratched. To her
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Effects on Language The Indians adopted the English language as their main form of communication and national language. The missionaries who went to India during the early colonial days introduced this language. In addition‚ most of the educated Indians preferred to communicate in English. This was to portray their civilization level and also help them catch up with the English ways‚ which they all pursued passionately. For example‚ we are told that some of them like Lola’s daughter‚ Pixie‚ have
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On the Catalyst of Change: Vital Individualism against the Conformity of Public Opinion John Stuart Mill’s essay On Liberty published in 1859 is a powerful defense of human liberty and individualism against the perverse mechanizing nature of traditional customs as well as the tyranny of public opinion. In the essay‚ Mill proposes that individuals take the road less taken in a strategic manner which uses their reasoning to choose and deliberate the best decision to act upon. On Liberty to a degree
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Business Negotiation: A Cross Cultural Perspective from Collectivism and Individualism Introduction Business negotiation can be defined as "a process in which two or more entities come together to discuss common and conflicting interests in order to reach an agreement of mutual benefit" (Harris and Moran‚ 1987‚ p.55). As we know the international business negotiations are significantly increased accompany with the ever-increasing interdependent relationships due to globalization. According to
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