Single Idea 22874

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / b. Liberal individualism]

Full Idea

Only in social groups does a person have a chance to develop individuality.

Gist of Idea

Individuality is only developed within groups

Source

John Dewey (The Middle Works (15 vols, ed Boydston) [1910], 15:176), quoted by David Hildebrand - Dewey 4 'Individuals'

Book Reference

Hildebrand,David: 'Dewey' [One World 2008], p.111


A Reaction

This is a criticism of both Rawls and Nozick. Rawls's initial choosers don't consult, or have much social background. Nozick's property owners ignore everything except contracts.