spydawebz Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Hello everyone. My name is Todd. I'm a 25 year old male from northwest Ohio. I'm currently employed as a security guard, and am starting college in the summer (Ms. Rands influence had much to do with that decision.) I was first exposed to objectivism in the works of Terry Goodkind http://www.terrygoodkind.com), the Sword of Truth series. After finding out what the philosophy was called (I originally thought it was Terry's since I had never heard anything like that before), I immediately starting soaking up information. I've only been at it for a month, and only read one of Ayn Rand's books (Philosophy: Who Needs It?), but I already feel like my life is changing. I just picked up a copy of Atlas Shrugged today at my local library and plan on reading it over the next few weeks. My librarian said it was her "number one life changing book of all time". From what I've heard from others, I think it will have that affect on me too. I am very excited about reading it. Like I said I'm new to objectivism, and have spent most of my life with a mixed bag of philosophies guiding me (altruism being the worst of them), so forgive me for my naivety in this field. I am relying on feedback from others, and possibly some debate when I feel adequately informed, to help me grow as an objectivist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meganfiala Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Welcome to the forum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnargtharst Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Welcome Todd from northwest Ohio. (Just curious: where in northwest Ohio? I'm from northeast Indiana originally.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydawebz Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Thanks for the warm welcome. I currently live in a suburb of Toledo Ohio, but we (my wife, kids, and I) are planning on moving to a bigger place in the summer. I plan on staying in the Toledo area though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMERICONORMAN Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Welcome, So what's the philosophic branch, or specific issue, that interests you most or inspires you with the most passion? Americo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydawebz Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I love objectivist epistemology. Using the mind, reason, facts, and reality as the base of all knowledge seems so simplistic its almost unfathomable how anyone just can't "get it". I also love the ideal of rational self interest/egoism. Of being an end in and of myself. Of serving my own self interest, and my own goals, and not feeling guilty about someone elses situation of their own making. Its still taking some getting used to, and I'm still having some trouble figuring out exactly how what I believe now affects what I believed in the past (for example I was pro life, however now I see things differently but haven't exactly rationalized what I believe yet other than it is any individuals right to choose.) Its an interesting journey, and I know I've only taken the first few steps and have a long road ahead of me, but I'm eager to travel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I envy you, Todd: reading Atlas Shrugged for the first time is a treat I wish I could live through once more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iouswuoibev Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Welcome, Todd. It is encouraging to see that more people are discovering Objectivism through Goodkind's works. I learned about Ayn Rand and Objectivism in pretty much the same way, as have several others on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nxixcxk Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Welcome to the forum and thanks for an introduction that told us a little about yourself. Atlas Shrugged should be quite the treat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Roark Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Welcome Tood, I too found out about Objectvism via Goodkind, also as a friendly reminder, remember to captialize Objectivism and Objectivist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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