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| − | The | + | The first (primary) [[axiom]] of Objectivism: that [[reality]] is what it is, regardless of [[perception]] or desire (wishing does not make it so). The mind grasps the universe, it does not create it. |
In other words, ''Existence has primacy over consciousness.'' Any consciousness. Contrast [[Primacy of Consciousness]]. | In other words, ''Existence has primacy over consciousness.'' Any consciousness. Contrast [[Primacy of Consciousness]]. | ||
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| + | It is summed up by the expression: "You can't have you're cake and eat it too" | ||
Revision as of 04:49, 22 November 2005
The first (primary) axiom of Objectivism: that reality is what it is, regardless of perception or desire (wishing does not make it so). The mind grasps the universe, it does not create it.
In other words, Existence has primacy over consciousness. Any consciousness. Contrast Primacy of Consciousness.
It is summed up by the expression: "You can't have you're cake and eat it too"
