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Welcome to the Objectivism Wiki!The purpose of this site is to create a hierarchical, user-contributed reference on the philosophy of Objectivism. You can contribute by clicking "Edit" on the left of any of the 528 articles or begin a new page by clicking green links. |
What is Objectivism? | |
"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 | |
Branches of Objectivism | |
Metaphysics | Epistemology |
The study of the universe and its nature | The study of knowledge |
Axioms: Existence, Consciousness, Identity Corollary: Causality, Primacy of Existence Reality: Primacy of Existence, Existents, the Metaphysically Given versus the Man Made |
Senses | Consciousness | Volition |
Ethics | Politics |
The study of virtue | The application of ethics in a social context |
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 |
Aesthetics | |
The study of art | |
Objectivist Recommendations | |
Other Topics | |
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