A philosopher asks questions like, what is love, why do people behave bad or well, what should be done in order for the society to be transformed? A philosophy simply means love of he study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. the study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience. the philosophy of science synonyms: thinking, reasoning, thought, wisdom, knowledge More 2.a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour. QUOTE My philosophy, in essence, is 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. — Ayn Rand, Appendix to Atlas Shrugged ABOUT AYN RAND Ayn Rand is America’s most controversial individualist. She was a bold woman who produced brilliant works fusing fiction and philosophy. Her best-selling novels, like Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, have sold millions of copies and continue to influence independent thinkers and celebrities the world over, from Wikipedias Jimmy Wales to Angelina Jolie and Hugh Hefner. My philosophy, in essence, is 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. — Ayn Rand, Appendix to Atlas Shrugged Rand cut a striking figure, with her long-stemmed cigarette holder and intense gaze. Known for her fearless denunciations of irrationalism, Rand issued blistering critiques of powerful leaders, from the Pope to President Nixon. She could not be pigeon-holed as “Right” or “Left,” although she was known for her scathing attacks on communism and all forms of collectivism. She penned philosophical non-fiction works of such originality and power that she was credited by a small group of stunned intellectuals as having single-handedly solved an ancient philosophical puzzle. Yet the elite of her day refused to accept her as a legitimate philosopher. She derided them and their ideas; they returned the favor. The new philosophy which she founded through her books and essays is called Objectivism. It is a philosophy that celebrates the power and potential of the individual, and reveals the principles necessary for developing a flourishing life. > Read more about Ayn Rand atlassociety.org/ayn_rand
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