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“Objectivism advocates reason as man's sole means of knowledge, and therefore, for the reasons I have already given, it is atheist. It denies any supernatural dimension presented as a contradiction of nature, of existence. This applies not only to God, but also to every variant of the supernatural ever advocated or to be advocated. In other words, we accept reality, and that's all.”

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Leonard Peikoff

Leonard Peikoff is a renowned philosopher known for his promotion and interpretation of Objectivist philosophy. Born on October 15, 1933, he is a loyal follower and primary interpreter of Ayn Rand's philosophy. Peikoff's works include in-depth studies and critiques of Rand's philosophy, and he is also the founder of the Objectivist Academic Center. more

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