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This 4 page paper discusses the six principles of Objectivism as discussed in her work, The FountainHead. A brief synopsis is included as well as quotes from the work. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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foresight. Her first novel, The Fountainhead, tells the story of a stubborn architect whose dedication to his dream places him at odds with everyone else. His struggle is to remain
true to his vision against those who continually pressure him to conform. At the end of the novel there is a list of six principles which she calls objectivism. These
principles have gone on to influence many generations since. ONE (Metaphysics) One of the principles of objectivism is that reason is mans only means of knowledge. The facts are the
facts. This is not unlike what some of the great philosophers, Plato and Aristotle for example, have espoused. However, of the two, it would seem that this principle follows Aristotles
philosophy closest as it states that reality is only knowable through a process of objective reasoning that starts with sensory perception and continues in a logical fashion(Rand). Whether the
speaker is Roark or any one of his followers, they all talk about the individual and the individuals need for logic and reason. They show how those who are ruled
by emotions only, allow themselves to be manipulated and their dreams stolen. In fact, Roarks designs are pure in the respect that they are all quite logical, based on simple
geometric shapes. The author seems to be saying that good intentions are worthless if they rob someone of their individuality. IN the end, it is only logic and the ability
to reason which offers freedom for mankind. TWO (Epistimology) Reason is mans only means of acquiring knowledge. Thus Objectivism rejects mysticism (any acceptance of faith or feeling as a
means of knowledge), and it rejects skepticism (the claim that certainty or knowledge is impossible). Reason is the processor by which the data gained from the senses is understood and
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