quote:Originally posted by The Pixiest: Pel, putting your faith in groups is going to get you sorely disappointed. People are never more hateful than they are in a group.
Although that's true, the reverse can also be argued. Groups can be incredibly hateful, but a group of people working together for good can be just the opposite.
On the group/mob/individual issue, I'm at a bit of a loss. One of the best philosophical points I get from OSC's writing is that individuals are defined by the communities and groups they belong to. On the other hand, groups and communities can be defined by the sub-groups and individuals who belong. It doesn't seem right to me to assume one is generally evil and the other is generally good when each one is defined by the other, and each is capable of great good or great evil.
My 1 cent. (I spent the other on a penny-candy)
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