personalism

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A belief that each person and their relationships matter

noun
/ˈpɜrsənəˌlɪzəm/

Formal

: personalismo

Many philosophers advocate personalism because it values individuals and their relationships.

Examples

First of all, democratization had not ended personalism, factionalism, or corruption.

Academic text (1995)
The central inspiration behind Dignitatis Humanae is a point of view generally known as "personalism." Personalism is not so much a theory or a science of the person as it is an ethical stance, an attitude of living that treats oneself and others as subjects of rights.

Academic text (2003)
In Catholic personalism, the inner structure of love is revealed as Trinitarian.

Blog text (1)
Personalism unquestionably has played a large role in changing the economic landscape in these countries.

Academic text (1998)
An important component of the process was the reduced importance of personalism as well as the increased observance of laws and governmental institutions in determining public policy.

Academic text (1991)
The personalism movement emphasizes that understanding human dignity is essential for ethical decision-making.
In discussions about ethics, personalism highlights the significance of personal connections and community.

Surface Forms

personalism singular

personalisms plural

Morphology

personalism = personal (transparent) = person + al + ism

Formed by the adjective 'personal' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning 'doctrine or movement about', so the derivation is clear.

Etymology

Personalism comes from the Latin persona meaning 'person' and the ending -ism meaning 'a belief or system'. So personalism is a view that puts the person and personal relationships at the center, which is why it means valuing each person's dignity and importance.