Het individualisme
Example: Het individualisme benadrukt de vrijheid van persoonlijke keuzes.
Definition
"Het individualisme" refers to a philosophical belief that emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and personal choices over collective or societal control. It highlights the autonomy and rights of the individual as central to social and moral considerations.
Etymology
The term "het individualisme" originates from the Latin word 'individuus,' meaning indivisible or inseparable, combined with the suffix '-isme,' which denotes a doctrine or system. Did you know? The concept gained prominence during the Enlightenment, emphasizing personal liberty and self-reliance.
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"Het individualisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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