Philosophy of Objectivism: Key Principles

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What is the moral purpose of a person's life according to Objectivism?

To strive for collective prosperity
To prioritize the well-being of others
To sacrifice individuality for the sake of society
To pursue one's own well-being (correct)

What does Rand's Objectivism reject?

Primitive cultures characteristic of ignorance, passivity, poverty, and collectivism (correct)
Western societies and their values
The concept of individual rights
The role of government in protecting individual rights

According to Rand, what is the function of individual rights?

To protect the majority from the minority
To grant the government absolute power
To protect individuals from oppression (correct)
To establish a socialist society

What is the role of the government in Objectivism?

To protect individual rights and serve its citizens (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the proper functions of the government according to Rand?

To protect men from criminals, foreign invaders, and settle disputes among men according to objective laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between individual rights and the government in Objectivism?

The government's power is derived from the rights of its citizens (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that humanity's natural cooperative tendencies are concealed?

Through capitalism (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Kropotkin propose as an alternative to the state's coercive establishment?

A decentralised, non-political system based on mutual aid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Kropotkin believe will develop among people living in a society without external authoritarian forces?

A collective sense of justice based on altruism and equal treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes anarcho-communism from traditional anarchism?

Strong communal or collective tenets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Kropotkin use as evidence to support his claim that humans are not inherently aggressive?

The prevalence of human solidarity, altruism, and innate morality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the state, according to Kropotkin?

To subject the majority of people to the will of the minorities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a prerequisite for an individual to reach their true human potential according to African thought?

Meaningful interactions that contribute to the well-being of others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of a harmonious communal relationship according to Metz?

Identification with others and exhibition of solidarity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying oneself as 'I in WE' in Ubuntu?

To motivate co-ordinated behaviour to achieve shared goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of solidarity in Ubuntu?

To provide mutual aid and exhibit positive attitudes towards others (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Ubuntu?

Relationality and how individuals stand in relation to others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to the critique that Ubuntu suppresses individual identity?

No, Ubuntu values a plurality of unique individuals, each with their own identity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of an individualistic society?

Promoting the autonomy of the individual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of justice in a collectivist society?

The end justifies the means (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the South African government to the COVID-19 pandemic?

A national state of disaster (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core value of individual rights in an individualistic society?

The right to life, liberty, and property (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic?

To mitigate and control the pandemic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the contrast between individualistic and collectivist societies?

Individualism prioritizes the individual, while collectivism prioritizes the group (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book written by Ayn Rand in 1964?

The Virtue of Selfishness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the article 'What role should certain specific governments play in Objectivist government?'?

Leon Peikoff (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the handbook edited by R.S. Bhagat and R.M. Steers?

Cambridge Handbook of Culture, Organizations, and Work (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the biography of Peter Alekseyevich Kropotkin on Encyclopædia Britannica?

Miller M.A. and Avrich P. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the case mentioned in the text, which was filed in 2020?

De Beer and Others v Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the editors of the book 'Distributive justice debates in political and social thought: Perspectives on finding a fair share'?

Murray Eds. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Objectivism's Moral Purpose

To pursue one's own well-being.

Objectivism's Rejection

Primitive cultures marked by ignorance, passivity, and collectivism are rejected.