Difference between revisions of "Danton's politics"
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| − | After the small group, we reach the individual. Traditional social movements have focused on collective welfare, to the point of asking individuals to sacrifice themselves for the group. But as Max Stirner put it: "What is not supposed to be my concern! ... Only my cause is never to be my concern." If individuals are of value in and for themselves, we should help them to realize their individual goals. | + | After the small group, we reach the individual. Traditional social movements have focused on collective welfare, to the point of asking individuals to sacrifice themselves for the group. But as Max Stirner put it: "What is not supposed to be my concern! ... Only my cause is never to be my concern." (In other words, I am supposed to support all of the good causes - but when will I take care of myself?) If individuals are of value in and for themselves, we should help them to realize their individual goals. |
Thus the promotion of [[convivial tools]] for the individual becomes a political issue. Convivial tools are designed to help the users to act with independent efficiency, making them less dependent on specialists, and more empowered to realize their own goals. | Thus the promotion of [[convivial tools]] for the individual becomes a political issue. Convivial tools are designed to help the users to act with independent efficiency, making them less dependent on specialists, and more empowered to realize their own goals. | ||
