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The idea of the noble savage is problematic given that "society" is the product of individuals. To say society corrupts the individual means that that which is
by bobthechef 9y ago
The idea of the noble savage is problematic given that "society" is the product of individuals. To say society corrupts the individual means that that which is caused by individuals (society) corrupts the individual. It would follow that individuals are the source of their own corruption.
- JadeNB 9y ago> The idea of the noble savage is problematic given that "society" is the product of individuals. I think that there are a lot of problems with the idea of the noble savage, but surely the idea that people (or any system) behave differently individually or en masse is not one of them.