Common Misconceptions about Objectivism - Revision history

Sir Andrew: Added link to Peikoff's essay "Fact and Value", which address the 'open system' claim

2010-09-18T04:07:23Z

Added link to Peikoff's essay "Fact and Value", which address the 'open system' claim

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	;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.		;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.
	;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]], and is thus an atheistic philosophy.		;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]], and is thus an atheistic philosophy.
	;Objectivism is an "open system" to revision and changes : Objectivism is the name Ayn Rand used for her philosophical achievement. As such, the term "Objectivism" may only be applied to the ideas by Rand or by those she explicitly endorsed. This is not to say that there are not other philosophical truths that ''rational'' thought can illuminate, but that passing these ideas as the work of Ayn Rand is misleading.		;Objectivism is an "open system" to revision and changes : Objectivism is the name Ayn Rand used for her philosophical achievement. As such, the term "Objectivism" may only be applied to the ideas by Rand or by those she explicitly endorsed. This is not to say that there are not other philosophical truths that ''rational'' thought can illuminate, but that passing these ideas as the work of Ayn Rand is misleading. Leonard Peikoff's essay [http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=objectivism_fv "Fact and Value"], directly addresses this issue.
	;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."		;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."

Sir Andrew: Added open system question

2010-09-04T18:28:11Z

Added open system question

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	;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.		;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.
	;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]], and is thus an atheistic philosophy.		;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]], and is thus an atheistic philosophy.
			;Objectivism is an "open system" to revision and changes : Objectivism is the name Ayn Rand used for her philosophical achievement. As such, the term "Objectivism" may only be applied to the ideas by Rand or by those she explicitly endorsed. This is not to say that there are not other philosophical truths that ''rational'' thought can illuminate, but that passing these ideas as the work of Ayn Rand is misleading.
	;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."		;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."

Sir Andrew at 17:40, 28 August 2010

2010-08-28T17:40:16Z

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	;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on faith or [[mysticism]]).		;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on faith or [[mysticism]]).
	;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.		;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.
	;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]].		;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]], and is thus an atheistic philosophy.
	;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."		;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."

Sir Andrew: Expanded "Oism is a cult"

2010-08-28T17:39:34Z

Expanded "Oism is a cult"

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	~~;[[Objectivism is a cult]]~~		;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on faith or [[mysticism]]).
	;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on [[~~faith~~]] or [[~~mysticism~~]]).		;[[Objectivism is a cult]] : Many critics of Objectivism claim that students of the philosophy blindly follow Ayn Rand and treat her word as some kind of "divine revelation," but this is simply not the case. This view is diametrically opposed to the core tenants of Objectivist [[epistemology]] which hold that man must (and can only) gain knowledge through the use of his ''own'' rational faculty.
	;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]].		;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]].
	;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."		;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."

Sir Andrew: Added two

2010-08-28T15:55:00Z

Added two

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	;[[Objectivism is a cult]]		;[[Objectivism is a cult]]
	;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on [[faith]] or [[mysticism]]).		;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on [[faith]] or [[mysticism]]).
			;It's possible to be religious and be an Objectivist at the same time : Objectivism rejects all forms of religion at its metaphysical base, the [[Primacy of Existence]].
			;The Laissez-Faire [[Capitalism]] advocated by Objectivism is a form of [[Anarchism]] or [[Anarchocapitalism]] : Not true, Objectivism does in fact support government with a monopoly on the use of force. This government, however, is only to use force against those who initiate its use to violate others' [[rights]]. The three tasks of government in this function are (as stated by Ayn Rand): "...the police, to protect men from criminals—the armed services, to protect men from foreign invaders—the law courts, to settle disputes among men according to objective laws."

Sir Andrew: Converted to definition entries

2010-08-28T05:30:18Z

Converted to definition entries

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	*[[Objectivism is a religion]].		;[[Objectivism is a religion]] : False, Objectivism is a [[philosophy]] based on [[reason]], not a religion (which is based on [[faith]] or [[mysticism]]).

Dream weaver at 23:08, 22 August 2010

2010-08-22T23:08:04Z

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			*[[Objectivism is a religion]].

Dream weaver: Created page with '*Objectivism is a cult.'

2010-08-18T02:56:34Z

Created page with '*Objectivism is a cult.'

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*[[Objectivism is a cult.]]