GLH+P4+2014-15+Collectivism

__Historical: Kylie Barela__

Collectivism has affected many generations of people throughout history. In an article is states, “Collectivism is the idea that the individual’s life belongs not to him but to the group or society of which he is merely a part, that he has no rights, and that he must sacrifice his values and goals for the group’s ‘greater good’” (Biddle 1). There are an examples of governments throughout history practicing collectivism. So far those parts of history are unpleasant parts of history for the idea of collectivism has not worked since the idea was created. The idea that all come together for the “greater good” might seem beneficial, such as the idea of “being rich together”. However, collectivism throughout history is more like “being poor together”. The idea, to some governments, sounds nice, but does not really work. Another article states, “ I f the collective manages to accomplish something great like land on the moon, every individual is given equal credit. If a nation goes to war, everyone is to blame. And if an individual refuses to acknowledge the superiority of his collective, than he is a traitor and is eliminated. This is the result of collectivism” (Landauer and Rowlands 1). Collectivism has mostly negatively affected people throughout history because during collectivism people are viewed as a whole, not as individuals. This has changed history by creating governments that have followed collectivism followed by people who have protested against it, causing many conflicts in society.

Cited Sources: Biddle, Craig. “Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice.” //The Objective Standard//. 2014. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.

Landauer, Jeff and Rowlands, Joseph. “Collectivism.” //Importance of Philosophy//. 2001. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.

__Aim:__ Dylan Williams __Explanation:__ The aim of collectivization is on the community or society rather that the individual. The goals of the groups come before everything else, the single person or their health. The question of the world today is in the battle of the individual and collectivization quote, “Does the individual’s life belong to him—or does it belong to the group, the community, society, or the state?”(Biddle 1). There are a number of examples of collectivization such a democracy, communism and religion. In many cases these ways of life put themselves on top of the individual, there has been suffering and countless death because of wars for beliefs. The ideals of this belief are that the main unit of life is the group on a single and that people need to sacrifice themselves for the better of society. The group is supposedly the only unit or there has ever been because people need to work together to survive and at this point thrive and reach for new understanding of the world. Another belief is that rights are a privilege not a necessity and that these rights are given luxurys. There has been cases of this such as the famous quote from John F. Kennedy stating, “Ask not what your country can do for you: Ask what you can do for your country.”(Landauer & Rowlands 1). The aim of collectivization is that the club, class, race, sex or any other grouping overpowers the solitary unit. __Sources:__ -Landauer, Jeff, Rowlands, Joseph. Collectivism. //Importance of philosophy//. 2001. 12 Nov. 2014

-Allen, Glen, Biddle, Craig. Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice. 2014. //The Objective Standard//. 13 Nov. 2014 = =

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__Cultural: Chris Pavia__

Collectivism is the importance of the collective group in a society rather than the individual, and can come in the forms of democracy and more extreme forms like communism and fascism (Collectivism 1). Often, when the word “collectivism” arises, the first things to come to mind are negativity and loss of possessions, like in communism. However, collectivism can even be defined by taxes distributing wealth throughout the government and therefore society. The other side of the coin holds and interesting point of view, like how “‘People living under the collectivism cultural background often regard the behavior of people who live in individualistic background as selfish’” (Huaxe 44). When taking into consideration both cultural connotations of the word “collectivism”, the author is given an opportunity for an interesting point to give to the reader. It increases controversy and conflict in the reader’s mind these points arise, giving the author an opportunity to strike his ideas and meanings.

Collectivism. (2014). In //Wikipedia, The Free Online Encyclopedia.//

Huaxe, Wang, and Ji Dechang. //Value Discrepancy Between Chinese Collectivism and Western// //Individualism From the Daqing Spirit//. Daqing: CS Canada Cross-Cultural Communication, 2014. Web.

__Audience: Davian Peterson__

Collectivism is a form of society where all members of the society contributes to the rest of the group. It appeals to all people as it offers a proficient way to accomplish common goals between everyone and responds to all their needs. As Craig Biddle puts it, “Collectivism is the idea that the individual’s life belongs not to him but to the group or society of which he is merely a part, that he has no rights, and that he must sacrifice his values and goals for the group’s ‘greater good’” (Biddle). Collectivism argues that one cannot simply prosper from the benefits of being apart of a society and not help it advance. Governments are established to organize their societies by establishing laws and an economic system that motivates everyone to make a living for themselves and contribute to society in the form of their job. Collectivism could also mean that all members of the group benefit equally. There are many forms and many different degrees to which it this idea is enforced. Chantrill says, “Most politicians are crafty. They hide the mailed fist of political power in a velvet glove of caring and compassion, and they conjure up an appealing picture of competence to hide the reality of blundering ineptitude” (Chantrill). In some cases including racism and fascism, it has violated the natural rights that people rightfully deserve and in the process, driving away any positive views of the idea.

Biddle, Craig “Individualism vs Collectivism.” //The Objective Standard//. Web. 12 Nov. 2014.

Chantrill, Christopher “The True Face of Collectivism” //American Thinker//. Web. 13 Nov. 2014.