On the general level, Objectivism and Rationalism differ because the former is a philosophical system encompassing metaphysics, epistemology
Objectivism is totally opposed to racism. It is an individualist philosophy, and it holds that all people, first and foremost, should be....
Every initial property rights claim involves seizure of property, in a sense. As no property rights exist before property rights are founded
Objectivism holds that honesty is one of the major virtues. In the end, one gains nothing by dishonesty; it leaves one trapped in a web of f
Ayn Rand defined a right as a "moral principle defining and sanctioning a man's freedom of action in a social context" (The Virtue of
"Individualism" is a term for classifying theories, such as ethical or social theories. Any theory that places the individual foremost or
Rights are fundamental political principles. As such, they are based in morality. They summarize how human beings ought to be treated in a
What Objectivism opposes is the idea that nature has inherent value, apart from any human needs, values, or purposes. In general, Objectivis
As everyone grows up, they develop a set of values: ways they interpret and respond to the world. At the basis of their values lies what...
Ayn Rand is not a revered figure in academic philosophy at this time. But there is a growing body of scholarship on her ideas by academic
Objectivism acknowledges the importance of defining one’s terms, and this is critically necessary in debating this question. So, what do we
Objectivism does not recognize "parapsychological phenomena." As far as I know, there is no reliable evidence for any of them. Some forms...
First, let me remark that you are right that Objectivism doesn't share Singer's idea of interest. We can see this by looking at the real...
Objectivism does not have a fixed position on consensual polygamy. Note that I mean this answer to apply to polyandry (a committed relations
"The needy" come in two classes: those who are unable to care for themselves, and those who are able. Objectivism holds that it is not...
Please see our Q&A " What is the Objectivist View of Law and Government ?" which describes the general Objectivist approach to politics. Thi
Objectivists hold that parents are obliged to care for and raise their children. While Objectivism does not accept any unchosen obligations
In the wake of the victory of Christine O’Donnell, backed by Tea Party members, over establishment Republican Mike Castle in Delaware’s
Subjective criteria like "I like it" of course can't be proven as you say. And that is, in fact, why they are wrong. I can't add any more..
November 1999 -- Objectivists too often reduce the life and achievement of James J. Hill to a single debating point: He built a
