Freedom

Can someone still be free while following social norms?

For

They can choose to follow them willingly.

Against

Conforming means losing individuality.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Conforming to these standards yourself or telling other people to do the same does not mean you are any less in favor of freedom.
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  • I do what I do to maximize my happiness.
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Against

  • I lose both my individualism and my personal freedoms by conforming to a group.
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  • It promises order, but often at the cost of individuality.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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