Concept of Objectivism

Objectivism is a philosophical system developed by Russian-American writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. She described it as "the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute".

Who was Ayn Rand? Ayn Rand (1905–1982) was a novelist-philosopher who outlined a comprehensive philosophy, including an epistemology and a theory of art, in her novels and essays.

Rand described Objectivism as “a philosophy for living on earth.” The reason why it is a philosophy for living on Earth is that its every principle is derived from the observable facts of reality and the demonstrable requirements of human life and happiness.

Her novels “The Fountainhead” (1943) and “Atlas Shrugged” (1957) both depict her vision of how man can live life the fullest, how man can be ideal in every sense, and which character traits, values, and ideals he has to possess to be regarded as such. However, also in her essays the interested person can find ideas and concepts directly related to the ideal man.

Objectivism emphasizes only objective criteria of evaluation and eliminates any subjective evaluation. Objective approaches are based on reasonable expectations and external signs of the act. The objective theory stresses that the intentions of the parties should be ascertained from their words and conduct rather than from their unexpressed intentions.
Concept of Objectivism