Individualism. Self-reliance. Decentralization. Individual responsibility.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A list of core values emphasizing personal autonomy and lack of central control.
- In plain terms
- People should rely on themselves and not depend on big government.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom requires personal responsibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the cost of self-reliance?
- How do communities survive?
Another view
This ignores the value of collective action and support systems.
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