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Balancing Individualism, Collectivism and the Common Good

  1. Assess the degree to which individualism, collectivism, or a combination of the two, best promotes the common good.
  2. Create a plausible description of a society in which either individualism or collectivism has become dominant.

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References

Title:

Collectivism

Host:

Wikipedia

Description:

The Web site contains an article about collectivism. 

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URL:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collectivism

 

Title:

Individualism

Host:

Wikipedia

Description:

The Web site contains an article about individualism. 

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URL:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualism

 

Title:

G. Edward Griffin—On Individualism v Collectivism #1

Host:

YouTube

Description:

The Web site contains an interview with G. Edward Griffin in which he explains why he feels that collectivism is a flawed ideology.

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URL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bys8CLAFhUs

 

Title:

A Randian Definition of the Common Good

Host:

Rebirth of Reason

Description:

The Web site contains an article by Edward W. Younkins that discusses the purpose of the common good and how it differs from forced cooperation.

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URL:

http://rebirthofreason.com/Articles/Younkins/A_Randian_Definition_of_the_Common_Good.shtml

 

Title:

INTRO—Individualism vs Collectivism

Host:

YouTube

Description:

The Web site contains a video that examines the differences between individualism and collectivism.

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URL:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMYicq_SN1E

Last updated: January 30, 2009 | (Revision History)
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