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Individual

An individual refers to a single organism capable of independent existence. It is a term used in biology to denote an organism seen as a complete entity. The concept of an individual is vital in the fields of biology, law, and philosophy.

Biology[edit | edit source]

In biology, an individual is defined as the most basic unit of life. It is a single organism that exists as a separate entity from other organisms. Individuals can be a single cell, such as a bacterium, or can be an organism composed of billions of cells like a human being.

Law[edit | edit source]

In law, an individual or person is any being that is capable of bearing legal rights and obligations. Legal individuals include natural persons (human beings) and juridical persons (corporations) which are capable of being recognized as legal entities having legal rights and duties.

Philosophy[edit | edit source]

In philosophy, the concept of an individual is closely related to issues of identity, self, personhood, and reality. The philosophical concept of an individual often involves discussions about the nature of the self and the nature of reality.

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