Understandings of individualism and collectivism to other groups Flashcards
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Personal Autonomy
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A state of individual freedom from outside authority
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Self-reliance
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the quality of being solely responsible for one’s own well-being
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Common good
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emphasising group goals over individuals goals or individual gain
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Aboriginal Understanding
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traditional cultures have a strong sense of he collective
many aboriginal cultures emphasize thinking and acting collectively to achieve what is best for the common good
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The renaissance
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A greater interest in the individual
scholars revived classical ideas that brought forth an appreciation of the worth of an individual
