At this time in our civilzation, too many people are becoming followers, becoming complacent, and worst of all, concerning themselves with the actions of others moreso than the actions of their own doing. In this manner, the movement of Individualism is perhaps most readily explained as a movement against hypocrisy; that is, the cleavage between the expectations one has of others as compared to the expectations one has of oneself. The true individual is less concerned with the faults of others, than the faults inherently found internally. The individual seeks to correct their inherent internal flaws while respecting the struggle of others, outside and independent of self, in doing the same. Finding that the others will disagree with an individual should be looked upon as a learning experience rather than an obstacle. In understanding another's perspective, and respecting it, peace can be made possible. Armed clashes are inevitable at some points in time, but an individual seeks to stop the pendulum of violence from such extremes armed only with knowledge. The only unifying traits of one individual to another are truth, honesty, honor, weibheiten and respect. Truth holds an individual to the quest for that which is true and pure, tangible or intangible. Honesty requires not only the courage to see the truth for what it is, but to speak it out unflinchingly. Honor encompasses courtesy and obedience to basic natural law. Weibheiten is the quest for knowledge and through knowledge, wisdom. Respect requires the willingness to be open to another's perspective, though not necessarily subscribe to it. Once these characteristics are met, be they Jew, Muslim, Christian, Conservative or Liberal, Marxist or Capitalist, they have begun to live a true life. Their life. The life of an Individual.
I do not think that Individualism is the end to all means. I feel it is a necessary period of development in Society, a turning inwards that will, inevitably, cause us to come together and unify the human race. If we search for what makes us up truly, we will suddenly become aware that a part of us all lies in everything else. Thus does the Philosophy of Individualism reconcile the Necessary Common Good.