atomistic values
[/ˌætəˈmɪstɪk ˈvæljuːz/]
noun
valores atomísticos
1. A philosophical and sociological concept emphasizing individual rights, personal autonomy, and self-interest as the primary basis for social organization, where society is viewed as a collection of independent individuals rather than an organic whole
Western liberal democracies often emphasize atomistic values that prioritize individual freedom over collective responsibility.
As democracias liberais ocidentais frequentemente enfatizam valores atomísticos que priorizam a liberdade individual sobre a responsabilidade coletiva.
2. In ethics and social theory, the belief system that reduces complex social phenomena to the actions and motivations of separate individuals
Atomistic values in market economics assume that rational self-interest drives all consumer behavior.
Os valores atomísticos na economia de mercado assumem que o auto-interesse racional impulsiona todo o comportamento do consumidor.
This term is prominent in academic discussions contrasting Western individualistic societies with more collectivist cultures. In Brazil, it's used primarily in university settings when discussing social philosophy and contrasting with more communitarian or familial-oriented social structures. In the USA, atomistic values are closely linked to the historical American ideal of individualism and self-reliance.
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