Overview
How has the concept of 'individualism' evolved in Western philosophy from the Enlightenment through to the present day? In what ways have key philosophical thinkers such as John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Friedrich Nietzsche shaped the modern understanding of the self and personal autonomy? Furthermore, how has this evolving idea of individualism influenced social, political, and cultural structures in contemporary society, particularly in relation to concepts of freedom, identity, and community?"