The name Eclecticism comes from the word Eclectic, due to the ideology's incorporation and appropriation of a diverse range of ideas, principles and philosophies, and also reflects the ideology's accepting stance and advocacy of collectivism. The symbol most commonly associated with Eclecticism is the Encircled Tree, which represents the many influences of Eclecticism. Eclecticism takes it's main influences from anarchism, pacifism, direct democracy, bohemianism and collectivism, supporting the creation of a society in which each and every individual can express themselves, govern themselves, and ultimately, be themselves.