Historical Context
where was Ayn Rand born?
Russia
What is one of Rand's virtues that supports individualism?
Rationality, Independance, Justice, Intergrity, Pride
Did Rand beleive in God?
No
Where and when was Ayn Rand exposed to capitalist society?
In America after becoming a student in 1926.
What were Ayn Rand's ethics often categorized as?
Ethical Egoism
What was the right way to obtain knowledge, according to Rand?
Through reason, by observing reality and using logic to make sense of it.
What factor influenced Rand's individualistic views?
The impacts Russian communism had on her family growing up.
Why did Ayn Rand oppose altruism?
She believed that altruism was designed to help others at the expense of individual rights and undermine personal freedom.
What are the three levels of the development of consciousness?
Sensual, Perceptual and Conceptual
In which of her novels did Rand write about anti-collectivist and induvidualist rights?
Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged
What kind of social programs did Rand criticize and why?
Social welfare programs for the reason that the government is violating personal rights
According to Rand, how is a person's character and nature determined?
Through the choices they make in their lives. Humans are born as blank slates, the decisions they make throughout their lives determine their character.