What is Objectivism?
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"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute." -Ayn Rand
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Branches of Objectivism
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Metaphysics |
Epistemology
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The study of the universe and its nature |
The study of knowledge
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Axioms: Existence, Consciousness, Identity Corollary: Causality, Primacy of Existence Reality: Primacy of Existence, Existents, the Metaphysically Given versus the Man Made |
Senses | Consciousness | Volition Concepts: Unit, Concept-Formation Knowledge: Context, Hierarchy Reason: Certainty, Truth, the Arbitrary Objectivity | Emotions
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Ethics |
Politics
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Man's Nature: Life, Values, Reason as the primary means of survival Egoism: Selfishness as requiring principles Rationality as the basic virtue Virtues: Independence, Integrity, Honesty, Justice, Productiveness, Pride Happiness: Self-esteem, Virtue as practical, Sex |
Rights: Government, Initiation of Force Capitalism: Contrast to Collectivism, Statism Anarchism, Environmentalism
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Aesthetics
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Objectivist Recommendations
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