INDIVIDUALISM

An overview of the term individualism, its sociological impact, how this view can promote individual independence, and examples of those practicing individualism.

This paper is an argument for individualism in Wharton'e novel Ethan Frome.

This article examines the re-emergence of individualism in post-WWII America through the context of Allen Ginsberg's poetry, John C. Holmes' "This is the Beat Generation," and Susan Sontag's "What's Happening in America?" and Tom Hayden's "The Port Huron Statement."

This paper highlights the struggle of Su Tong's characters in Raise the Red Lantern.

An overview and examination of the traditional characteristics of Victorian literature present in Charles Dickens' work, A Christmas Carol.

The Renaissance, or cultural achievements in the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries, is characterized by the art of the period.

Ever wanted to understand economics, but you never could? Well, maybe now you can!

Both Emerson's vision of the self-reliant man and the integrity of Lucas Jackson in "Cool Hand Luke" persevere through any and all barriers imposed upon them by the dictates of others. Their lessons can be applied to today's world as well.

Mr. Stolyarov discusses the great Austrian economist Carl Menger (1840-1921) and the way in which he resolved severe inconsistencies in the Classical economists' theory of value.

This essay will compare an orientation toward social relationship with an orientation towards individuals in regards to communicative behavior between North Americans and East Asian, Hindu, Maasai, and Greek cultures.

Many brides want a non-traditional summer wedding dress that shows their creativity and individualism. Here are 5 ideas for a non-traditional summer wedding dress and weddings.

My personal view on the possibility of individualism in the society; the presence of personal will in the midst of the general will.

This paper makes an ethical case for allowing any scientist to maintain secret his research findings, if he so wishes. From the standpoint of egoism and individualism, the discoverer must have absolute free choice regarding the disclosure of his work.

In the ONE Campaign celebrities are used 1) to signify Northern saviors, 2) to reinforce consumption and individualism, and 3) as part of the objectification of the poor who are largely absent in the mediation of poverty.

After much contemplation, research, and introspection I have arrived to a list of virtues that can be addressed to help serve the people in finding their own true individuality.

This story illustrates the transition, transformation, and dispossession of black culture and tradition of the southern rural background, to that of capitalism, urbanism, and individualism.

The rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the world today can be interpreted as a direct challenge to modernization, Westernization, and their accompanying values, such as individualism, democracy, pluralism and diversity.

Crockett's autobiography conforms to this idea of rugged individualism on the frontier. However there are times in Crockett's life when he is dependent on others.

From the most superficial standpoint, Thomas Paine and John Stuart Mill were two British men who wrote on liberty.

What is the cult of the individual? A look into the replication and characteristics of individualism.

On Monday I was reading about a study which supposedly shows that American individualism hinders our ability to understand others. Now the counter claim in this study is that collectivist societies (communist, socialist, etc.) help people to understand others.

Lance Armstrong proved to be a hero not only as a celebrity bicyclist but also on a personal level. He showed rugged determinism in a battle through cancer, self reliance at a major turning point in his biking career and individualism in his training.

The relationship between Peter Keating and Ellsworth Toohey is a central element of Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead and its theme of individualism.

An analysis of the ideas of individualism and democracy in Timothy Bascom's essay.

Individuals decide what is "cool" to them and society redefines "cool" within a population. Unable to recognize this truth, many young women get sucked into the "cool culture" and realize too late that they suffer serious consequences.

Modern studios are chic and airy, while providing both energy and living efficiency. To habitate happily in a small space, however, you must possess imagination, adaptability and rugged individualism.

Our Founding Fathers believed in creating a nation unlike any other, a nation steeped in equality, individualism, idealism. But just how far has America gone to pervert the dream?