Anthem by Ayn Rand

Collectivism

• The belief that the individual should subordinate their interests to the greater good of society

• The idea that individual rights are more important than the community's needs

• A political theory that emphasizes the importance of personal freedom

• A philosophy that advocates for the separation of church and state

Redemption

• The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

• A process of learning from mistakes

• A method of achieving personal goals

• A form of punishment for wrongdoing

Utopian

• Relating to or resembling a utopia, an imagined place where everything is perfect.

• A term used to describe a dystopian society with oppressive control.

• A philosophical concept that rejects all forms of government.

• A style of art that depicts realistic and everyday life.

Renunciation

• The formal acceptance of something.

• The formal rejection of something.

• A casual agreement to something.

• A temporary pause in action.

Hubris

• Excessive pride or self-confidence.

• A state of extreme happiness.

• A feeling of deep sadness or despair.

• A form of physical weakness.

Egoism

• The belief that self-interest is the only valid motivation for human actions.

• The ethical theory that individual self-interest is the primary motivating force of human action.

• The idea that altruism is the highest moral principle.

• The philosophy that emphasizes collective well-being over individual interests.

Despotism

• A form of government where power is held by a single ruler with absolute authority.

• A political system where citizens have equal power in decision-making.

• A type of government that emphasizes individual freedoms and rights.

• A system where power is distributed among various branches of government.

juxtaposition

• the act of placing two things side by side for comparison

• the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

• a method of organizing information in a linear format

• the process of combining two different elements into one

Individualism

• the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant

• a belief in the importance of collective action

• the practice of prioritizing group goals over individual goals

• a philosophy that emphasizes the role of government in society

Tyranny

• A form of government where citizens have equal rights.

• A cruel and oppressive government or rule.

• A system of government where power is held by a single ruler.

• A government that promotes freedom and democracy.