Collectivism (disambiguation)

'Collectivism', in general, is a term used to describe a theoretical or practical emphasis of the group, as opposed to, and possibly at the expense of, the individual. It is thus directly opposed to individualism, although many collectivists also derive their philosophy from a concern for the well-being of the individual.

Many types of collectivism state that the good of the group is more important than the good of the individual—or, alternatively, that the individual serves his own interests by serving the group's interests, as a bee ultimately serves its own self by serving its hive.

Economic collectivism holds that capital and land should be owned by the group and not by the individual. Central to this is the concept of the commons, as opposed to private property.