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Originally Posted by mrblonde77  Please reply when you have the time, I'm really interested in why you think she's a pig. The goal of her philosophy and each part is for man to be happy. That's what it's really all about - happiness. Have you read any of her books? I've only read The Fountainhead so if you've read any others (like Atlas Shrugged, which I can't wait to read over the summer) I won't be able to discuss specific examples, but you are certainly welcome to use them. I also plan on reading Anthem sometime. |
Alright I'm back from eating so I'll respond now.
Personally I've read Atlas Shurgged, Anthem, and Fountainhead, and honestly the only one I could stand out of the three was The Fountainhead.
First off, Objectivism is an incredibly selfish ethical viewpoint. It takes any and all value away from utilitarianism and turns it into nothing more then a self furthering process. However, that isn't to say that some of the views of objectivism aren't valid, it just isn't a very good ethical theory on which to decide one's actions.
Another problem with Rand, is that she insinuates that all man thinks this way. This is not true, a lot of mankind doesn't think about themselves first, they think about the others around them when making ethical decisions.
I wish I could give a better argument for you, but truth is I'm sick and I need to pass out for a while. I'm sure that someone else can carry on a much more coherent discussion with you, In the mean time, have you read Roy Child's letter to Rand? (
http://isil.org/ayn-rand/childs-open-letter.html)