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    Objectivism Is The Everyman's Philosophy

    In the universe, what you see is what you get,

    figuring it out for yourself is the way to happiness,

    and each person's independence is respected by all

  • Rand's Philosophy in Her Own Words

    • "Metaphysics: Objective Reality"Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed/Wishing won’t make it so." "The universe exists independent of consciousness"
    • "Epistemology: Reason" "You can’t eat your cake and have it, too." "Thinking is man’s only basic virtue"
    • "Ethics: Self-interest" "Man is an end in himself." "Man must act for his own rational self-interest" "The purpose of morality is to teach you[...] to enjoy yourself and live"
    • "Politics: Capitalism" "Give me liberty or give me death." "If life on earth is [a man's] purpose, he has a right to live as a rational being"
  • Objectivism Online Chat

    Introduction

    Sabine
    By Sabine,
    Hello all... I came across the term "Objectivist" quite recently in a blog, and felt compelled to explore. The more I learn about it, the more I am compelled to know more. I recently purchased the book Atlas Shrugged, after many friends in the course of my lifetime have recommended it. When I made the connection between that book and Objectivism, I moved it from third down to top of the reading list. I'm moving right now but am looking forward to reading the book when the dust settles. I kn

    Hello; I'm new here, obviously.

    Corrine
    By Corrine,
    Hey there, I found this place through my best friend. I'm here because I want to learn. I would type a longer hello, but I feel that what I've said is enough. I'm going to learn more than I could otherwise, which will make me content. EDIT: A bit of background, perhaps? My first Ayn Rand book was Atlas Shrugged. I was discussing parts of Faith of the Fallen with my English teacher and she brought in her copy of AS for me to read. She said she doesn't agree with most of what's in it

    Self Defense: Individuals and Nations

    Spano
    By Spano,
    My question has to do with where to draw the line between an individual's right to self defense and their potential as a threat to others. I want to discuss two situations, pertaining to arming of individuals and nations. 1. Many proponents of gun control(which I am not) present an argument against gun ownership on the grounds that possession of a weapon consitutes a potential threat to other individuals, and so try to invoke the security of the society against the individual. While this

    Thoughts On Tractatus Logico Philosophicus?

    buiq
    By buiq,
    Hello: I have just begun reading Tractatus Logico Philosophicus. Has aony read this and what is/are your thoughts on this book? Thanks Q

    Association for Objective Law

    CICEROSC
    By CICEROSC,
    Does anyone know if The Association for Objective Law is still an active organization? I see the link on the right at the home page of this forum, but it looks like the TAFOL site hasn't changed in years, and there's not much there. I am a lawyer and would like to network with other lawyers who like Ayn Rand. Also, I have been thinking of hiring an associate, and it would tell me a lot about a candidate if they knew of and appreciated Ayn Rand. I am aware of the Atlasphere (and even post

    The bleak future

    Tom Rexton
    By Tom Rexton,
    Over the next thirty years (beginning around 2005), the baby-boom generation will start retiring in huge numbers, the rate of which will not decrease until around 2035. At this time (2004), around 12% of the population is 65 yrs old or older; by 2035, that percentage will have risen to 21%. This will have been the most dramatic rise of in the senior (and retired) population in US history. To support them through the current social security system, we the current and future workers will be tax

    Objectivism already?

    iouswuoibev
    By iouswuoibev,
    Are there any countries, in our present time, that have an integrated laissez-faire government and full-strength capitalist economy? Are there any countries that come close to having this?

    Fountainhead: The movie

    TheCerebro
    By TheCerebro,
    I'm halfway through "The Fountainhead" and wondering if the movie was any good (no, I won't watch it untill I've finished the book)? I know Ayn Rand did the screenplay, but acting and directing can make a big difference? Also, was the movie based on "We the Living" good? Thanks for letting me know!

    Who wants $25?

    CIRCE
    By CIRCE,
    but I figure it's a win-win situation if anybody is interested! Here's the deal: I have a rockin' savings account. Bank at which said account is located pays out bonuses to both the person who refers new clients and the existing client who did the referring. Now if you post a reply with your email address, I'll refer you and we'll both get money. Is this against the forum rules? I'm not exactly selling anything.... *mentally crosses fingers*

    OPEC Plays Fairly

    y_feldblum
    By y_feldblum,
    (Reuters) A cartel is a collusion of businesses which exists for the sole purpose of raising prices. And it has the temerity to blame another entity for raising prices?

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