what would be the definition of rugged individualism?
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The definition is usually protrayed in the movies. Sean Penn, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNero. Just think of a movie, western, police, rescue, and note the lead male actor. That's usually rugged individualism.
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I concur.  I feel like adherence to a prescribed moral principle removes personal responsibility.  I've felt that way (only perhaps less eloquent!) since I was eight.  If you are a good person because you adhere to the Bible / church values unquestioningly, you aren't actually a good person.  You are only truly good if you are the person choosing your own behavior.  I think fundamentally it boils down to manners - in greater or lesser dimensions.
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1. being rigid in it's firmness\n2. being dominant over others\n3. a method of interpreting\n4. either the language of, or a native of ancient Etruria\n5. to understand and to know\n6. this is assumed to mean 'trusted friend' in the Lone Ranger context, but the Navajo translation is 'soggy bush'\n7. a Greek word which means "proclamation, announcement, preaching"\n8. pretentious nonsense\n9. loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber treated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams and packing joints \n10. the ringing or tingling of bells\n11. a fear of the number 13
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I don't think the ideology of "pride" or egos are the explanation for what you're pondering. "Survival of the fittest" explains why every living organism on the planet does what you've detailed in your post.
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Noun:\n\n(1) An unbranded range animal, especially a calf that has become separated from its mother, traditionally considered the property of the first person who brands it. \n(2) One that refuses to abide by the dictates of or resists adherence to a group; a dissenter\n\nAdjective:\n\nBeing independent in thought and action or exhibiting such independence: maverick politicians; a maverick decision.
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independance, creativity and open-mindedness
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Social Chauvinism is fanatical patriotism.  It is the only chauvinism I found that related to patriotism directly.
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To glorify oneself in speech; talk in a self-admiring way.\n\nv. tr.\nTo speak of with excessive pride. \nTo possess or own (a desirable feature): “ [the] capital of a region in the southeast that boasts bountiful coal fields” (US Air). \nTo contain; have. \n\nn. \nThe act or an instance of bragging. \nA source of pride.
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1. Pnybt\n2.Diversity is a form of individualism, unique characteristics, beliefs and values. Amongst humans, particularly in a social context, the term diversity refers to the presence in one population of a (wide) variety of cultures.\n3.an individual who helps others and doesn't ask for anything in return. hard working, loving ,caring,husband,father.\n4a. the thing i like most about  myself is again, my good nature and willingness to help others.\n4b.the thing i dislike about myself is my health problems. \n5.I wouldn't want to be anyone else. I am my own person, good health or not. maybe to be younger and know then what I know now, I would try to do more for my health.
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I would think of myself as a Pick-up truck. Rugged, tough, good for the long haul and dependable.
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One definition is, "strong moral character or strength, and adherence to ethical principles." How it applies to anyone is a personal issue, some of us have it, some don't. Bureaucrats are no exception.
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(m)\n\nof  your own free will or design; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession"
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flock behavior/ pack mentality.  \nit also allows for altrusim and sacrifice- which equates to individuals putting the good of the tribe/pack ahead of that of the invividual. creating a greater liklihood of survival.
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someone who is selfless in their life, giving to others before themselves.  Risking their own life for others.  Some one who is loving, compassionate.  It can be a woman, a man or child.      they walk the earth always on the look out for some one to lend a hand, an ear, the shirt off their back.  They are the people we least expect and are every where if we look.
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As soon as you stop worrying about what other people think about you.  A true individual is someone who does what makes them happy without regard to how it makes them look to others.
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Integrity in leadership.
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fuedal systems obiding by  the laws of Nature.\nkeeping in mind human nature\nwhich is a local form of self government.\nwith a freemarket system