Two people were discussing ways in which individuals could improve the quality of life.

1. One said: It is obvious that if individuals have as much freedom as possible and the maximum opportunity to develop themselves, the quality of their life will improve as a result.

1. The other said: If individuals are continuously taking care of their fellow human beings, the quality of life will improve for everyone, even if it obstructs individual freedom and individual development.

Question:

• Which of the two ways of reasoning do you think is usually best, A or B? Explain why.
• Does modernization imply individualism?
• Is individualism a corporate requirement?