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To sum it up better.
Objectivism is the philosophical system for rational people whom fully value their lives. To be an Objectivist is to understand the neccessity and place of rational thought and the critical importance of acting in ones rational self interest.
A is A, the real is real, and only be recogising this and acting according to the laws of reality can one succeed.
Knowledge is the conclusion reached by analysing the material provided by the senses. True knowledge, ie that which corresponds to reality can only be acquired by a rational mind, not by chance or whim.
One must look after ones own self before all others, neither sacrificing oneself to others or sacrificing any other to yourself. A sacrifice is the exchange of that which you value for somethign you do not value, or the exchange of something you value for something of lesser value.
Capitalism is the only economic system fully compatible with the pursuit of rational self interest and individual rights, which start with the right to live and as a direct result, property rights. Only capitalism fully protects these rights.
And art can be summed up as a physical recreation ones metaphysical value judgements, if it says nothing about an artists value judgements, it is not art but the artist babbling on.
Objectivism is the philosophical system for rational people whom fully value their lives. To be an Objectivist is to understand the neccessity and place of rational thought and the critical importance of acting in ones rational self interest.
A is A, the real is real, and only be recogising this and acting according to the laws of reality can one succeed.
Knowledge is the conclusion reached by analysing the material provided by the senses. True knowledge, ie that which corresponds to reality can only be acquired by a rational mind, not by chance or whim.
One must look after ones own self before all others, neither sacrificing oneself to others or sacrificing any other to yourself. A sacrifice is the exchange of that which you value for somethign you do not value, or the exchange of something you value for something of lesser value.
Capitalism is the only economic system fully compatible with the pursuit of rational self interest and individual rights, which start with the right to live and as a direct result, property rights. Only capitalism fully protects these rights.
And art can be summed up as a physical recreation ones metaphysical value judgements, if it says nothing about an artists value judgements, it is not art but the artist babbling on.
