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What Objectivism opposes is the idea that nature has inherent value, apart from any human needs, values, or purposes. In general, Objectivis
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What Objectivism opposes is the idea that nature has inherent value, apart from any human needs, values, or purposes. In general, Objectivis
As everyone grows up, they develop a set of values: ways they interpret and respond to the world. At the basis of their values lies what...
Ayn Rand is not a revered figure in academic philosophy at this time. But there is a growing body of scholarship on her ideas by academic
Objectivism acknowledges the importance of defining one’s terms, and this is critically necessary in debating this question. So, what do we
Objectivism does not recognize "parapsychological phenomena." As far as I know, there is no reliable evidence for any of them. Some forms...
First, let me remark that you are right that Objectivism doesn't share Singer's idea of interest. We can see this by looking at the real...
Objectivism does not have a fixed position on consensual polygamy. Note that I mean this answer to apply to polyandry (a committed relations
"The needy" come in two classes: those who are unable to care for themselves, and those who are able. Objectivism holds that it is not...
Please see our Q&A " What is the Objectivist View of Law and Government ?" which describes the general Objectivist approach to politics. Thi
Objectivists hold that parents are obliged to care for and raise their children. While Objectivism does not accept any unchosen obligations
Subjective criteria like "I like it" of course can't be proven as you say. And that is, in fact, why they are wrong. I can't add any more..
Pre-emptive use of force may be proper when one is faced with a clear and present danger. This might be a credible threat from someone, or
The Objectivist answer to poverty and other social problems is: 1) create a society in which people have clear reasons to be responsible...
There is not to my knowledge a well-established position on pornography in Objectivism . However, here is my attempt to give an Objectivist
December 2004 -- Ayn Rand was no academic, and people sometimes point to that fact to explain the lack of scholarly consideration given
A few years ago, a colleague whose intelligence I respect invited me to attend a lecture he was going to give. "This will not be one of.....
A collaboration between David Kelley and William R Thomas, based on a series of lectures originally composed by Dr. Kelley...
The Atlas Society promotes open Objectivism: the philosophy of reason, individualism, achievement, and freedom originated by Ayn Rand....
Objectivism holds that man has free will. In every moment, many courses of action are open to us; whichever action we take, we could equally
Objectivism reads "I am my brother's keeper" as a short-hand for an ideal of self-sacrifice and service to the group. In other words, it...