Anthem Pre-Reading Flashcards
Egoism
Each man’s primary moral obligation is to achieve his own welfare, well being or self interest.
Key word: Morality, Self-Interest
Altruism
Man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the only justification for existence, self sacrifice is the highest moral duty.
Key word: Selfless, Self-Sacrifice
Collectivism
The categorization of an individual to a group-whether by race, class or other characteristics.
Key word: Subjugation, Grouping
Independence
Taking responsibility of forming one’s own judgements and living by the will of one’s own mind.
Key word: Self- determination, Liberty, Autonomy.
Obedience
Complying with a command; yielding to those in authority.
Key word: Orderliness, Agreement
Conformity
The act or habit of bringing (oneself) in harmony with others; adhering to traditional behaviors.
Key word: Allegiance, Obedience, Comply
Individualism
The concept that every man as in independent, sovereign entity who posses an inalienable right to their own life.
Key word: Individual rights, Personal freedoms.
