Dissolution of the private
Abstract
Individualism is a developing category. In the past it had a negative value and to define someone as ‘individualistic’ risked offending their reputation. Even now there is a vague reluctance to use this term, although it has now taken on a more positive meaning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy
Sociology
Political Theory
Social and Cultural Studies
Cultural Differences and Values
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 44–67
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter