Strengths
- Certain political
objectives are more likely to be achieved by members of a group working together than by
individuals working in isolation. Strategic issues, such as national defense and the building of
infrastructure, require a mindset that privileges the group over the individual. If society
operated on the basis of individualism, it would be much more difficult to achieve these vital
collective goals. - Collectivism encourages a sense of social solidarity.
This should lead to people being less selfish and seeing themselves as part of a bigger whole.
Instead of simply pursuing their own interests, people will recognize that it's in everyone's
interests to work together for the good of all.
Weaknesses
- The individual
tends to get lost in a collectivist system, which is potentially dangerous. Individuals have
rights against the collective, whether that is government or society, that must always be
protected. This is a particularly relevant concern in a collectivist system, where...
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