Research Article

Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding

Volume: 23 Number: 92 October 8, 2024
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Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding

Abstract

There is a clear tension in the neoliberal approach to individualism and freedom. Focusing on the process of individualization and individual self-determination in markets, neoclassical approaches recognize that individuals are committed to social mobility and responsibility to act within market rules on, individual autonomy and the ability to set self-determined goals appear to be limited to market participation. The market is seen as an inherently dynamic system developed over time. According to Hayek, individualism refers to social progress and conformity to society. The aim of this paper is to respectfully examine the apparent inconsistencies and limitations of how individual freedom and choice have been conceptualized by neoliberal thinkers, through an analysis of the works of Hayek and Friedman. Neoliberal policies articulate the notion of free will and question the definition of freedom from a purely economic perspective. By further examining these nuances, the study hopes to reflect on the personal and societal political implications associated with neoliberalism’s more limited understanding of self-government and voluntarism. Finally, an examination of balanced perspectives can add to the ongoing discussion on how best to organize social policies that maximize individual dignity and collective well-being in the long run at in a constructive manner.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sociology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 30, 2024

Publication Date

October 8, 2024

Submission Date

March 18, 2024

Acceptance Date

July 16, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 23 Number: 92

APA
Küçük, A. (2024). Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 23(92), 1323-1338. https://doi.org/10.17755/esosder.1454901
AMA
1.Küçük A. Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding. esosder. 2024;23(92):1323-1338. doi:10.17755/esosder.1454901
Chicago
Küçük, Ahmet. 2024. “Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding”. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23 (92): 1323-38. https://doi.org/10.17755/esosder.1454901.
EndNote
Küçük A (October 1, 2024) Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23 92 1323–1338.
IEEE
[1]A. Küçük, “Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding”, esosder, vol. 23, no. 92, pp. 1323–1338, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.17755/esosder.1454901.
ISNAD
Küçük, Ahmet. “Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding”. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 23/92 (October 1, 2024): 1323-1338. https://doi.org/10.17755/esosder.1454901.
JAMA
1.Küçük A. Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding. esosder. 2024;23:1323–1338.
MLA
Küçük, Ahmet. “Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding”. Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 92, Oct. 2024, pp. 1323-38, doi:10.17755/esosder.1454901.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Küçük. Dilemma of Individualism and Freedom in Neoliberal Understanding. esosder. 2024 Oct. 1;23(92):1323-38. doi:10.17755/esosder.1454901

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