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This idea of alienation can be observed in some other contexts, although the term may not be as frequently used. In the context of an individual's relations within society, alienation can mean the unresponsiveness of the society as a whole to the individuality of each member of the society. When collective decisions are made, it is usually impossible for the unique needs of each person to be taken into account.  This form of alienation was criticized by many of the [[Young Hegelians]].{{Fact|date=November 2007}}
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This idea of alienation can be observed in some other contexts, although the term may not be as frequently used. In the context of an individual's relations within society, alienation can mean the unresponsiveness of the society as a whole to the individuality of each member of the society. When collective decisions are made, it is usually impossible for the unique needs of each person to be taken into account.  This form of alienation was criticized by many of the [[Young Hegelians]].
    
In a broader [[philosophy|philosophical]] context, especially in [[existentialism]] and [[phenomenology]], alienation describes the inadequacy of human [[being]] or [[mind]] in relation to the world. The human mind, as the [[subject (philosophy)|subject]] of perception, relates to the world as an object of its perception, and so is distanced from the world rather than living within it.  
 
In a broader [[philosophy|philosophical]] context, especially in [[existentialism]] and [[phenomenology]], alienation describes the inadequacy of human [[being]] or [[mind]] in relation to the world. The human mind, as the [[subject (philosophy)|subject]] of perception, relates to the world as an object of its perception, and so is distanced from the world rather than living within it.  

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