L'individualisme
Example: L'individualisme valorise souvent la liberté personnelle avant tout.
Definition
"L'individualisme" refers to a philosophical belief that emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and self-reliance over collective or social interests. It values the rights and autonomy of the individual as fundamental and often prioritizes personal liberty above all else.
Etymology
The term "l'individualisme" derives from the French word 'individu,' meaning individual, combined with the suffix '-isme,' indicating a system or ideology. It emerged in the 19th century to describe philosophies that focus on the individual as the primary unit of social and moral consideration.
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