Objectivism

Objectivism and The Fountainhead     How should we live our lives? Do you live for others or for yourself? What do you deem to be the ideal: selflessness, or selfishness? Why? Ayn Rand’s novel The Fountainhead addresses these issues and her philosophy behind it called Objectivism. Her rebellious rhetoric is to convince us that the only true virtue is selfishness and that we should abide by its standards and live for ourselves. Ayn Rand was from the Soviet Union, and her background helps

also developed a philosophy called objectivism. Would a lot of people lean toward Objectivism or would people lean toward collectivism? Well in Anthem she describes a society that is collectivism, but equality 7-2521 leans towards being an individual. Objectivism is a philosophical system developed by Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand expressed Objectivism in her books “Fountain Head” and “Atlas Shrugged” and later in non-fiction books and essays. Rand describes “objectivism” as a philosophy for living on earth

Teaching Objectivism to the courtroom, Rearden is attacking the Collectivist philosophy by accepting reality; that one must produce for their own self-interest in order to pursue their own happiness. This moral code he is condemning breaks the law of existence: “A is A (1038)”. If A is not A, a person’s sole motive to live is not for himself, rather, to live for others. This premise of self-sacrifice denies reality, reason, and logic in place of faith, charity, and force. When Rearden declares

Objectivism is defined as “an ethical theory that moral good is objectively (based on facts rather than feelings or opinions) real or that moral precepts are objectively valid.” (Webster). Demonstrated by Ayn Rand in the book, The Fountainhead, objectivism seems to most, to be morally wrong, and socially impractical, despite seeming to be a stress-free way of life. In The Fountainhead, Howard Roark does not see relationships as necessary, but as a means to an end. For America to be purely objectivist

deeming them dysfunctional for survival in a realistic society. In this essay, I will explain and provide critical evidence as to why I believe Ayn Rand’s objectivist ideas outweigh Socrates’s rather altruistic philosophies. Ayn Rand believed in objectivism, which holds that the purpose of morality is to define man’s proper interests and values and that a man’s concern with his own interests is the true essence of his moral existence. Rand also strongly emphasized the notion of “rational selfishness”

The perspective that there is a reality, or domain of articles and certainties, which exists entirely autonomous of the consciousness, objectivism was introduced in the novel The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. Rand desired to have a strong-willed character with the ability to influence the readers to invariably support that character from his dull to his great circumstances. The novel's idealistic protagonist, Howard Roark, thinks and moves without a hint of a flaw. Without the liberality of feelings

In the novel, The Fountainhead, the author Ayn Rand introduces her philosophy of Objectivism as Rational Individualism. Rational Individualism is the self-realization of one’s worth and how to go about life in the most logical and beneficial way for one’s own well-being. In The Fountainhead, the protagonist, Howard Roark, is depicted by Ayn Rand as the epitome of objectivism. A common theme that has been brought up multiple times throughout this novel and plays a major role in understanding rational

government called objectivism. Objectivism is the belief that moral truths exist independently of human knowledge. People that believe in objectivism believe that the greatest moral goal is to gain happiness. People that believe this are very hard workers and strive to be the best they can be. This is a very exciting way to live your life because you believe that you can always be more successful and happier. Ayn Rand’s idea of objectivism is her philosophy for life. Objectivism says that you have

“Objectivism is the Philosophy of rational individualism and morality. (Thomas, n.p)” It holds that there is no greater moral goal than to achieve happiness; which is exactly what Howard strives to achieve through creating building to please him, not others. “Objectivism is optimistic, holding that the universe is open to human achievement and happiness and that each person has within him the ability to live a rich, fulfilling, independent life. (Matthew, np)” Objectivism also praises

philosophy of Objectivism. Ayn Rand defines and separates her philosophy of Objectivism into four different and distinct parts. The first part Ayn Rand explains is Metaphysics. Metaphysics is an objective reality where you only accept facts as reality and not fantasies or desires. The next part of Objectivism is Epistemology, which is reasoning by perceiving reality by using knowledge or facts as your guide. The third part is Ethics and self-interest. The final part of Objectivism is laissez-faire