Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism has received a lot of support as well as criticism.
Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism has received a lot of support as well as criticism. According to Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism, an individual’s happiness should be a priority. This, according to her, can be achieved by pursuing a way of life that in the end, lead to an individual being happy and contented with their lives. Individuals need to be aware of the circumstances they are in and use reason to solve the challenges they face in their day-to-day life without being influenced by feelings or emotions. With this in mind, individuals should pursue their personal goals that do not include other people. Objectivity is only practical when altruism is rejected since it goes against all the principles of objectivity. In this essay, we shall breakdown and explain objectivism as described by Ayn Rand and also state how altruism affects the application of objectivity. Reality is constant; thus, facts are facts. In objectivism, the reality is independent of the feelings, wishes, or even fear by human beings. Reality cannot be altered to suit an individual’s needs and happiness and…