Ayn Rand Flashcards
1
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What is Ayn Rand’s view?
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Your interest/happiness defines what morality requires
2
Q
What is Ayn Rands criticism of moral code?
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Sacrifice of interest for Gods purposes and sacrifice for the general welfare of human beings?
3
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What is the significance of choice in Rand’s view?
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That humans are given the choice to pursue happiness or not.
4
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What are the problems with altruistic morality according to Rand?
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It causes one to give up their independent mind, integrity and logic and reason.
It’s inconsistent to serve happiness of other but not your own.
It causes resentment because it is born out of guilt
5
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What is love according to Rand?
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Love is the joy one receives from the virtue of another.