Formalism is another discipline derived from the scientific method, wherein rational deduction about the nature of things in life is best explained. Using these disciplines, Aristotle sought to compile all his studies and observations concerning the study of natural philosophies and sciences through his work, "Problemata" (Grafton, 1999:171)
Pursuit of Individualism and Objectivity in European Renaissance In the late Middle Ages, during the late 14th century, Europe, particularly Italy, had experienced "rebirth" after a series of chaos that is the Black Plague have wiped out the whole of European Civilization. Popularly called the Renaissance, this rebirth had spurred growth not only in the European population, but also in the emergence of "unprecedented ideological expansion" (Kagan, 1995:356)
The social construction of selfhood is about the meanings and understandings associated with the public self, the self that is visible and known to others. Drawing on the work of Durkheim, who also postulated a framework for understanding the collectively created conceptions of the public self and the means by which these conceptions are produced, Callero notes, "the public person is not made in the image of a unique self; rather, an interpretive picture of a unique self is made in the image of the public person" (Callero, 2003)
Rushing and Frentz echo the critical evaluation of postmodern thought "If postmodernism offers no way out of our current condition, we must now ask why. Why is postmodernism unable to get beyond the fragmentation it critiques so compellingly?" (Rushing and Frentz, 1995: 23)
This stands in stark contrast to the Protestant work ethic which sees labor as a way of proving one's merit and fitness for heaven, as well as the capitalist ideal that views financial success one's moral fitness to live in society. "Economic self-reliance is often seen as the bedrock on which the more general character rests" in America (Bellah et al
She encounters men that fight in the streets daily. Their faces shine the "grins of true assassins," Crane tells us (Crane Maggie 3)
She looks at the move "with her own eye; to see and to apprehend the deeper undercurrents of life. No longer was she content to 'feed upon opinion' when her own soul had invited her" (Chopin 124)
We can literally see the gold-seekers. The men of the camp are described as "One or two of these were actual fugitives from justice, some were criminal, and all were reckless" (Harte)
The narrator has reason to doubt what he is hearing because he has always known it to be a myth. Simon Wheeler is described as wearing an "expression of winning gentleness and simplicity" (Twain 246)
They are not afraid of death, as their running with the bulls shows in his epic novel, "The Sun Also Rises." One 1943 review said of his characters, "They act like people who have not fully grown up and who lack the self-awareness to realize this; in fact, they possess no desire to grow up" (Farrell 222)
He did not want any consequences ever again. He wanted to live along without consequences" (Hemingway #)
Policy is what the kingpins want. What the others want is juvenile delinquency" (Updike #)
Adam Smith (1723-1790), the founder of classical economics, has been lionized as the foremost exponent of these principles." (Classical Economists, Good or Bad?) The world of free market economists have always felt that Adam Smith deserved a pat on the back for his 'profundity and wisdom' in his book 'The Wealth of Nations' which was published in 1776
They are disjointed from their communities as they keep moving in search of better living. Such attributes make despots more capability and with little pressure in offering tyrannical leadership (de Toqueville 2006)
They are disjointed from their communities as they keep moving in search of better living. Such attributes make despots more capability and with little pressure in offering tyrannical leadership (de Toqueville 2006)
Collectivism and Individualism; Assessment and Action Plan Test Results The development of skills and personal ability to adapt towards collectivist and individualist societies can be a key element in developing an internationalized outlook (Brewster, Sparrow, Vernon, & Houldsworth, 2011)
Each score was out of 50, my scores were 30 for individual, and 47 for collectivism. This indicates a greater alignment with collectivism, the approach there is a greater priority given to the needs of the group or community (Johnson, 2015)