Think of it in terms of how socialism and communism, though collectivist, overwhelmingly emphasize the state as the most important entity for individuals to organize their lives around, to the exclusion of family, church, or any other traditional institution.
Juxtapose the title(s) of Houllebecq's novel on this topic: The Elementary Particles (or Atomized for some translations/printings). It's 'about individuals' insofar as it breaks down all other 'bonds' between people (hence the chemistry metaphor) to create the ideal horde of atomized goyslop gobblers.
... What.
Socialism and communism are literally the opposite of individualism.
I'd need to read the original Japanese (which I can't do at that level) or something, because it sounds retarded.
Think of it in terms of how socialism and communism, though collectivist, overwhelmingly emphasize the state as the most important entity for individuals to organize their lives around, to the exclusion of family, church, or any other traditional institution.
Juxtapose the title(s) of Houllebecq's novel on this topic: The Elementary Particles (or Atomized for some translations/printings). It's 'about individuals' insofar as it breaks down all other 'bonds' between people (hence the chemistry metaphor) to create the ideal horde of atomized goyslop gobblers.
I think that's what it is. Communism destroys actual communities and atomizes people. Hence you can call communism as individualistic.
Then what about Socialism, which is basically voluntarily pooling resources towards some common goal?
sooo like a religion? you could call religion as "socialist" if you define socialism as "voluntarily pooling resources towards some common goal"
I don't see how you can use socialism and voluntary together in the same sentence.
Yeah. They emphasize the state. Aka the collective