The group thrives when the individual thrives

The best way to arrange a healthy society, even species, is to allow, as far as possible, individual freedom. This is defined by the lack of aggressive, or uninvited actions. Aggression is not a requirement for a healthy society. And if society requires violence, then is it really something that we want to preserve?

The absence of violence will lead, we must assume, to good outcomes.

There is no conflict between the individual and the group, when one is served so is the other. Since no one seeks to harm the group, the only aspect in which we must desist is in harm to the individual. We must look after (protect) the individual.


To paraphrase: Take care of the individual and the group will take care of itself.