Individualism

There can exist no Public Good, by definition, if there is no Public informing it. The Public is comprised of stakeholders who have a share in whatever outcomes are being determined. Benefits afforded to members of the Public delineate the Public Good. Then, Progress, in turn, arises from the continuous contributions made to the Public Good. While most people would agree that contributions made toward the Public Good constitute as Progress, very few people could agree on what the Public Good…

Pojman, who is a severe critic of Rand, in his reconstruction of the latter's arguments, puts forward a theory that the argument provided by Rand is a very destructive one for the society as it encourages an individual to put their own happiness and their own selfish motives ahead of other's good. According to Pojman, Rand believes that selfishness is a virtue and altruism is a vice. Pojman further criticizes the theory where Rand clearly mentions that altruism requires self-sacrifice. As the…

People are pretty selfish and independent huh? Damn, then there's people that puts others first. Individualistic society is comprised of a group of independent people that prioritize furthering one’s own self-interests. On the other hand, collectivist societies put society’s well-being over an individuals’. In the novel “Animal Farm” by George Orwell there is a farm taken control by animals and where animals believe they were equal. The two main character’s of “Animal Farm” are two pigs named…

According to Edward Chen, United States District Judge, plaintiffs claimed that Uber misclassified drivers as independent contractors rather than employees (“Order Denying Plaintiffs”, 1). In addition, O’Connor and plaintiffs contended that drivers did not receive any proceeds from gratuity such as tips. Ultimately, both of these claims violate California Labor Codes and California’s Unfair Competition Law. On the other hand, Uber has argued that their drivers set their own work schedule and…

Ethics plays a major role in our everyday lives. In order to be an ethical individual, you must become aware of the knowledge of goodness. According to Socrates, “If we are ignorant of what is truly good, our actions may well be aimed at what we believe to be good, but is truly evil.” Socrates believed that no individuals pursue evil ends and when they do this action it is because they saw good in it. An ethical dilemma I once endured when I was in high school was being dishonest about the…

One word that would best describe the world and its contents is opportunism. Opportunism is the conscious policy and practice of taking advantage of circumstances – with little regard for principles, or with what the consequences are for others. Opportunism is everywhere; in the environment, in animals, and especially in humans. “The Cage” by Ruth Minsky Sender shows a great theme of opportunism and that people will do anything for their benefit. The author (Riva Minska) writes a memoir…

“I am done with the monster of “We,” the word of serfdom, of plunder, of misery, falsehood, and shame.” (Rand, 97) The story of Anthem takes place in an unspecified future time and place where freedom and individual rights have been eliminated. Collectivism, the political philosophy stating that an individual exists only to serve the state, has taken over the society which has brought many rules and controls along with it. The only concept that people know is “We” and not “I.” Equality 7-2521, a…

Society and people as a whole have a tendency to segregate each other. “The Lesson” written by Toni Cade Bambara, gives a perfect example of how people in society tend to segregate themselves from others. Some individuals would rather stick to living in their current situation whether it be due to the fact that it is how they were raised, or they just like it. Some cases it may be due to the people around them. Sometimes others’ do not want people to do well in life, or it can be because they…

Name: Riya Tulsyan UB No: 50068527 Individual Assignment #1 Gandhi's doctrine expressed seven sins: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice, and politics without principle. These transgressions are submitted commonplace good to go and in individuals lives. Wealth without work, this alludes to the act of getting something to no end - controlling markets and stakes so you…

When one is allowed to free his mind from the restraints of other men, astonishing achievements can be made. Equality quickly realizes this after finding a place where he can be alone with his own thoughts -- a concept that is practically foreign to him and everyone else in his society. When he makes a discovery that he will later learn is electricity, Equality narrates, “We, Equality 7-2521, have discovered a new power of nature. And we have discovered it alone, and we are alone to know it”…