tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post7201271782538914955..comments2024-03-28T00:11:33.489-04:00Comments on bensozia: Individualism WatchJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01037215533094998996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-82780926664438209872017-06-19T09:10:31.041-04:002017-06-19T09:10:31.041-04:00Wow, "giving to yourself" is just such a...Wow, "giving to yourself" is just such a perfectly Capitalist concept, isn't it?<br /><br />Greed and selfishness are firmly rooted in our society, and they are poisoning it from deep within. (Along with fear and paranoia.)G. Verlorennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8304928500646903522.post-89183333489706728422017-06-19T08:33:58.785-04:002017-06-19T08:33:58.785-04:00Are you familiar with Robert Bellah's "Ha...Are you familiar with Robert Bellah's "Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life" orig publ in 1895? His examination of individualism and its effects gives, I think, very good insight into this question.Michael J.noreply@blogger.com