Objectivism Q&A

Please use this thread to ask any questions about Objectivism that you have. Objectivism is a philosophy founded by the great philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand, who wrote Atlas Shrugged which is a masterpiece of philsophy and narrative literature. I will answer any questions that I can, and I encourage other Objectivists here to participate in answering as well. This is a good opportunity to educate the public about ethics, economics, politics, art, sex, etc.

If I happen to overlook your question and it is a serious question, then please repost it and I will likely answer it.

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

Hate to break it to ya, but autism isn't about "conformity." It's about the way your brain works.

Is there only one way to look at an issue objectively, or are there multiple ways?

GOGOGOGURT

To exist is to be something, as distinguished from the nothing of non-existence, it is to be an entity of a specific nature made of specific attributes. Centuries ago, the man who wasno matter what his errorsthe greatest of your philosophers, has stated the formula defining the concept of existence and the rule of all knowledge: A is A. A thing is itself. You have never grasped the meaning of his statement. I am here to complete it: Existence is Identity, Consciousness is Identification. Whatever you choose to consider, be it an object, an attribute or an action, the law of identity remains the same. A leaf cannot be a stone at the same time, it cannot be all red and all green at the same time, it cannot freeze and burn at the same time. A is A. Or, if you wish it stated in simpler language: You cannot have your cake and eat it, too.

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"][QUOTE="Ace6301"] You may as well say I'm an objectivist too since I look at obvjective information to come to decisions. However I'm pretty obviously not an Objectivist as that mostly just means Ayn Rand Fanboy.Ace6301

I am so glad i did not go on my long rant about "objectivits" collectivizingsurrealnumber5

Speaking of missing the point...

So, you've stated that in To Kill a Mockingbird, you believe that Tom Robinson was guilty all along. Given that this pretty much completely contradicts the story's central themes (i.e. innocence killed by ignorance and malice), then what exactly do you think the point of the book/film was?

Speaking of missing the point...

So, you've stated that in To Kill a Mockingbird, you believe that Tom Robinson was guilty all along. Given that this pretty much completely contradicts the story's central themes (i.e. innocence killed by ignorance and malice), then what exactly do you think the point of the book/film was?

PannicAtack

What's immoral about copyright laws? Copyright laws prevent theft of intellectual property.Aljosa23

I am done answering questions tonight. I will answer more tomorrow.

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]

Speaking of missing the point...

So, you've stated that in To Kill a Mockingbird, you believe that Tom Robinson was guilty all along. Given that this pretty much completely contradicts the story's central themes (i.e. innocence killed by ignorance and malice), then what exactly do you think the point of the book/film was?

Laihendi

Psh just about everybody's an objectivist. I mean most people are working towards an objective throughout their life. Stop acting like you're so special.

How was middle school today?

can I put cats in burgers and lie to people and tell them they are high quality beef?

are you autistic?

MakeMeaSammitch

Is there only one way to look at an issue objectively, or are there multiple ways?

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

So yes.

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

Should it be legal to have sex with animals?

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

'Great philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand', oh boy that was good for a laugh. Do you think Ayn Rand would have been a fan of Elijah Wood's acting? HoolaHoopMan

"There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year olds life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs."

-John Rogers

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]'Great philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand', oh boy that was good for a laugh. Do you think Ayn Rand would have been a fan of Elijah Wood's acting? Slashless

"There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year olds life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs."

-John Rogers

Is there only one way to look at an issue objectively, or are there multiple ways?

GOGOGOGURT

Step 1. Take subjective viewpoint

Step 2. Call it objectivism

Step 3. ???

Step 4. Profit

Also, when's the book coming out?

[spoiler] I'm running low on tp and I'm predicting that your book will be more cost-effective [/spoiler]

Do parents have the right to abuse their children?PannicAtack

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]Do parents have the right to abuse their children?Laihendi

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Never stop talking.

have you played bioshock?

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

[QUOTE="GOGOGOGURT"]

Is there only one way to look at an issue objectively, or are there multiple ways?

Laihendi

To exist is to be something, as distinguished from the nothing of non-existence, it is to be an entity of a specific nature made of specific attributes. Centuries ago, the man who wasno matter what his errorsthe greatest of your philosophers, has stated the formula defining the concept of existence and the rule of all knowledge: A is A. A thing is itself. You have never grasped the meaning of his statement. I am here to complete it: Existence is Identity, Consciousness is Identification. Whatever you choose to consider, be it an object, an attribute or an action, the law of identity remains the same. A leaf cannot be a stone at the same time, it cannot be all red and all green at the same time, it cannot freeze and burn at the same time. A is A. Or, if you wish it stated in simpler language: You cannot have your cake and eat it, too.

Above: a study in using complicated language to say nothing.

are you sociopathic? and have you ever seen anybody who could diagnose this?

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]Do parents have the right to abuse their children?Laihendi

and its hilarious

Should it be legal to have sex with animals?MakeMeaSammitch

The status quo being normal cognitive function? HoolaHoopMan

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]Do parents have the right to abuse their children?Laihendi

okk, now you're trying too hard

Were you dropped on the head as a child?

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

are you autistic?

Laihendi

So yes, then.

Hate to break it to ya, but autism isn't about "conformity." It's about the way your brain works.

PannicAtack

Also, when's the book coming out?

[spoiler] I'm running low on tp and I'm predicting that your book will be more cost-effective [/spoiler]

theone86

If Objectivism is supposed to based on objective facts how come it doesn't work in reality?Ace6301

should charity be illegal? Or is it silly do if it is?

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]If Objectivism is supposed to based on objective facts how come it doesn't work in reality?surrealnumber5

[QUOTE="PannicAtack"]So yes, then.

Hate to break it to ya, but autism isn't about "conformity." It's about the way your brain works.

Laihendi

should charity be illegal? Or is it silly do if it is?

MakeMeaSammitch

do you have a man crush on Elijah Woods?

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

should charity be illegal? Or is it silly do if it is?

surrealnumber5

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"][QUOTE="Ace6301"]If Objectivism is supposed to based on objective facts how come it doesn't work in reality?Ace6301