Ayn Rand, Reality, Reason, Self-Interest, And Capitalism

To future philosophy student, There are four keys of Objectivism that Ayn Rand explained; Reality, Reason, Self-interest, and Capitalism. To understand her philosophy about Objectivism, you must understand them. First, let’s define the theory of Objectivism. Objectivism, according to Ayn Rand, “is the guide to your life, how to achieve things, and how to be happy. It is the fundamental, principle by which you can make your own choices” This theory is contentious due to its support of selfishness and says doing something for the better of others is wrong. The right action is the one that is rationally selfish. .A person must prosper its life by achieving moral purpose and productiveness. In Rand’s philosophy, she begins by explaining that reality …show more content…
She uses capitalism to support her philosophical ideas, in which she explains the link or relation in between a mans survival vs his reason. A person who has experienced existence wants to be free to choose what he wants to do. He/she does not want to live in a society where a person is controlled by law/government, for example, North Korea. In capitalism, individuals have the right to make their own decision and live the way they want to. Like I said, a man can choose the way he wants to live in this economic society. By treating others as equal and fair, a person can choose to trade his value for another value and not to take advantage of another. For example, trading money for a car. United States is an example that advocates capitalism because a man is free to build or form whatever he pursues. Rand’s belief that every man should chase his own happiness, supports capitalism because in this society, a person has the right to do that. In my opinion, I agree with capitalism because living in United States has shown me as a person what I am capable of, and what opportunities lies ahead of me, just because this is a country that allows individuals freedom to do whatever they