👉 Psephism is a philosophical and political theory that posits that individual citizens have a unique, predetermined role in the governance of their country or society. This idea was developed by British philosopher Jeremy Bentham in his work "Deialectum" (1765), which argues for the importance of individual rights and freedoms. The term psephism is often used to describe the belief that individuals have a unique role in shaping the outcomes of elections, governance, and other political processes.