The Meanings Of "individualism" - Steven Lukes Link
In Individualism , Steven Lukes conceptualizes individualism not as a single doctrine, but as a diverse cluster of "unit-ideas" encompassing values like autonomy, privacy, and dignity, alongside distinct economic and political traditions. Lukes argues against the "abstract individual," proposing instead that true individual development is socially constructed and best realized through a humane form of socialism. Read the full analysis at stevenlukes.net . (PDF) Individualism by Steven Lukes - Academia.edu