Conservative Thinkers Flashcards
What novel did Ayn Rand write in 1957 detailing her thoughts and ideas?
Atlas Shrugged
What did the novel ‘Atlas Shrugged’ outline within it’s themes
The need for a focus on talented individuals rather than ambitious governments
What was the name of Ayn Rand’s second novel in 1964?
The Virtue of Selfishness
What did the 1964 novel ‘The Virtue of Selfishness’ outline
A core belief that we should all be guided by self intrest and rational self-fulfillment
What conservative movement was Ayn Rand associated with
The New Right
What was a key philosophy that Rand rejected and for what reason did she reject this?
Anarchism - Claimed that both free markets and cultural laissez faire needed the parameters of a small state
What was the Quote Ayn Rand donned after announcing her support for ultra conservative Barry Goldwater in the 1964 US presidential election
“The small state is the strong state”
Human nature is objectivist , we are guided by rational self interest and the pursuit of self-fulfillment
Ayn Rand on Human Nature
The state should confine itself to law , order and national security. Any attempt to promote positive liberty via further state intervention should be resisted
Ayn Rand on The State
Society is atomistic the mere sum total of its individuals any attempt to restrict individuals in the name of society should be challenged
Ayn Rand on Society
Free Market capitalism is an expression of individualism and should not be hindered by that state
Ayn Rand on The Economy
“Selfishness is a virtue”
Rand’s concept of atomism
What did Rand believe would be achieved through atomism
Through the atomism self improvement would occur and in turn so would society
Egotistical individuals are driven by a quest of self ownership allowing them to realise their full potential
Nozick’s view on Human Nature
The ‘Minarchist’ state should only outsource , renew and re-allocate contracts to private companies providing public services
Nozick’s view on The State
