Abstract: The philosophy of individualism aims at the non-interference of the state in controlling the activities of the individuals. It regards that the happiness and progress of mankind can be achieved only if the people are left to manage their affairs by themselves without any restriction. It grants perfect liberty to individuals. The doctrine implies that the governments by their restraints or services can hardly make any contribution to the welfare of the individuals and, on the other hand, tend to destroy it if they extend their activity beyond the limits of maintaining law and order in the society. The real function of the state is to train and improve the individuals in such a way that they should not feel any necessity for the existence of state. The greatest service that the state can do to mankind is to make itself superfluous.
Keywords: individuals, state, government, society, liberty, necessary evil.
Title: The Political Philosophy of Individualism: A Critical Analysis
Author: Randeep Dhoot
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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