Full Idea
Only in social groups does a person have a chance to develop individuality.
Gist of Idea
Individuality is only developed within groups
Source
John Dewey (The Middle Works (15 vols, ed Boydston) [1910], 15:176), quoted by David Hildebrand - Dewey 4 'Individuals'
Book Reference
Hildebrand,David: 'Dewey' [One World 2008], p.111
A Reaction
This is a criticism of both Rawls and Nozick. Rawls's initial choosers don't consult, or have much social background. Nozick's property owners ignore everything except contracts.