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The Objectivist

The Objectivist is a novel that delves into the principles of objectivism, a philosophical system emphasizing rationality, individualism, and the pursuit of personal happiness. The story follows the protagonist, John Galt, as he leads a group of like-minded individuals in a rebellion against the oppressive society they live in. more

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Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand

American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

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Book:For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand (50th Anniversary Edition)
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“Rationalization is a cover-up, a process of providing one's emotions with a false identity, of giving them spurious explanations and justifications - in order to hide one's motives, not just from others, but primarily from oneself. The price of rationalizing is the hampering, the distortion, and, ultimately, the destruction of one's cognitive faculty. Rationalization is a process not of perceiving reality, but of attempting to make reality fit one's emotions.”

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Book:Philosophy: Who Needs It
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