Objectivism

on the question “what is morality itself is?” (Pacillo-Dellino). Metaethics which is also referred to as “Second Order” has four basic stanzas that are called Four Basic Stanzas of Metaethics. The four basic stanzas of Metaethics are Absolutism, Objectivism, Cultural and Subjective Relativism, and Emotivism. Absolutism conveys to us that moral statements are absolutely and universally true and binding to all people. Absolutism gives a helpful foundation against which to differentiate the…

Pojman states in his argument in favor of limited objectivism that “There are many qualified general ethical principles that are binding on all rational beings” 84. At the same time, he introduces core. This one links moral principles with human nature while recognizing the independent existence of moral…

In “Hills Like White Elephants”, Ernest Hemingway expresses unique practices of modernism by letting the reader interpret parts of the story, conveying the story through images with meaning rather than explanations and words, and by shifting the power structure towards the female. Modernism inspired writers, such as Hemingway, to search for new perspectives and styles of writing literature. “Hills Like White Elephants” is a noteworthy short story that features a young lady nicknamed Jig and an…

By definition, “public good” is a commodity that is provided without benefit to ALL members of a society either by government, a private individual, or an organization. Hank Rearden proudly says, “The public good be damned. I will have no part of it!” (445) This profound statement brought the courtroom to an uproar of cheer and applause, leaving Hank just as startled as the three judges before him. His statement was bold. His statement set him apart from a great number of business men such as,…

The 1969 Apollo mission was spaceflight that landed the first humans on the Moon, Americans Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. Neil Armstrong was the first to step on the moon. Which was a success for United States and its nation. The first is a new article from the Times of London reporting the event; the next is a speech by William Safire that president Nixon would have gave if the mission was a failure; the third is a commentary on the launching by novelist Ayn Rand; the last is a political…

Imagine that you lived in a world where leaders choose who you get to be around; which position you have in life; Well, that's exactly how the dystopia world in " Anthem " by Ayn Rand was for men and women. Men are not allowed to decide on what they wanted in life or talk to anyone else who wasn't in the same class as you. Leaders would discipline or even torture someone when they did anything that involved individualism. Dystopian leader thought it was a sin to try to be higher than what you…

toward expansionism and its presumption of good prevalence over the colonized social orders; and developing wariness toward any type of good objectivism,…

In this paper, I take the position that ethical objectivism is true, using Harry J. Gensler’s theory for ethical objectivism, the Golden Rule (GR) Intuitionism. I will first present Gensler’s argument, explaining why his argument is sound and proves ethical objectivism. I will then introduce what I consider to be the strongest argument against Gensler’s theory, David Hume’s argument of how Moral Motivation Undermines Moral Objectivity. I will then attempt to show how the argument does not show…

society would be like if everyone was required to be practically identical. By portraying a civilization with excessively strict regulations, Ayn Rand puts into perspective how bleak the world would be if everyone's personality was confined. Through objectivism and individualism, Ayn Rand conveys the concept of individuality, which is important to encourage original thoughts and help society have a better understanding of themselves.…

Life’s What You Make It Life is filled with countless opportunities that will more or less make or break the pathway to humanity. Sometimes an individual may question his or her values and beliefs because society does not idolize them, but that does not mean they are not true. In order to live a good life one must have their own free will to make decisions and put meaning in their own life. Also, when thinking about what it means to live a good life, maintaining social order becomes…