My Embers

Hearing the cling-clang of the voting machine as you pull the lever is comforting. You made your views known. That’s the joy of living in a liberal democracy where individualism is king. “Political individualism” describes the supremacy of the individual in government. Others call it “liberalism” -or liberal democracy-, but

Staring at yourself in the mirror is fun if you admire your mind, body, and spirit. But what if you loathe it? Then, you don’t like your individuality and how it fits into the broader world we call society. Individuality is a defining characteristic of the individualism political ideology. Both

You click the “buy” button on Amazon. What happens now? You wait for your delivery. Your action involves both individualism and capitalism without you realizing it. Individualism and capitalism are independent of each other. Individualism influences the cultural and political aspects of society stressing individual rights. Capitalism is the economic

If you want a fiery debate, tell a strong, individualist they don’t matter.  Go ahead! I dare you. You’ll unleash a storm of intellectual zeal never before seen. Letters to the editor or town will follow. They’ll inform you of your sins and educate you.   The above scenario I

Big cars, large houses, the sexual revolution, and founding documents represent a persona. That’s individualism in American culture. Is it prominent, and what’s the big deal about this ideology in today’s view? American individualism continues to evolve in the 21st century. Ideas of entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and diversity thrive. Our Founders

“Leave us now!”, says your boss as you scurry away! You think to yourself, “What happened?” But you can’t stop worrying. I’ll tell you bluntly. Your supervisor banned you due to your lack of awareness of company or international culture. Was your individualism too strong? Individualism and collectivism originate from