Individualism and Humanism's Impact on the Modern World

Individualism is the theory that everyone has freedom to develop and pursue after one’s goal. Humanism is the belief that most of the people have worth and dignity, instead of sins.

Imagine people today still being like peasants who do whatever their masters (nobles) tell them to do. Individualism is important because it makes people understand their own values and worth which causes they to believe in themselves. Everyone has a talent, or something s/he is good at. Having to do something s/he is bad at every day is irritating. If individualism was not practiced hundreds of years ago, then people today would not be as free and happy. For example, if individualism was not practiced, Leonardo da Vinci, a historical and inspiring figure, would not have had any reputation. He would have just been a humble peasant who works in the field all day long. He would not be allowed to paint, design, draw or write. A talented man like him would have never been discovered. Therefore, individualism allows people to discover and use their talent and ability, which confidents them.

Humanism is the idea that all people are basically good. The three ideas are individual worth – improving through study and reflections, commitment to public service – donations and foundations, and development of skills and talents – faith in human’s limitless abilities. The most important idea is commitment to public service. In this generation, people distribute and also receive things to and from the others. If this idea of committing to public service was never practiced, people today would be living in their own small worlds, worrying about their own problems. They would not have such a harmonious and peaceful society right now, without buildings for public uses. Practicing this idea also helps people build a caring heart and a thoughtful mind. People learn to give away their properties for building a better and happier place for everyone. This is only one idea of humanism. Humanism is, overall, an important idea.

Both individualism and humanism help build a more joyful place today because it causes a person to believe in himself/herself with his/her talents and build up a more amicable personality.