Objectivism: Unrealistic Outside The Fountainhead

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Objectivism: Unrealistic Outside the Fountainhead
The basic premise of objectivism is that existence exist, which means that an objective reality exist independently of consciousness. This implies that consciousness perceives reality, but does not rely reality. Ayn Rand promoted the deprivation of morality from this view of metaphysics (Andrew Bernstein 56). She believes that man (sic) is a rational animal. Man is the only form of being with the ability to reason. This, to her, implies that it is right for man to think. The good is that which is useful to and promotes life, the life in question must be one's own life. However, one does not have the responsibility to interfere in the rights of others,. It is everyone's personal responsibility …show more content…

He is a philosophical idea turned into a physical character. For in writing The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand created Roark as the ideal man, according to objectivism. Roark is inherently selfish, entirely ignorant of others, and devoted solely to his own achievement and well-being. We first gained a sense of Howard’s unwavering independence when he was expelled from architecture school on behalf of refusing to build in the expected structure (The Fountainhead 22). Throughout the book he continues to pursue his life without altercations from society. Because he does not submit to society’s expectations he is ridiculed, broke, mocked but also content because he does not seek for material goods or the approval of others. Reason, purpose and self-esteem were the primary values that Roark lived by, by default they are essential for even the survival of a human being. A human being is born with the faculty of reason this is what distinguishes us from animals Andrew Bernstein 56). By nature, for even survival for a human being, it is necessary to develop and cultivate the values and beliefs that Roark held, yet it is problematic to hold them and live by them in a world generally populated by a society where altruism is more favored and followed. People will not treat man or his ideas fairly. When one is recognized, it often is not for one’s full merits; one will be …show more content…

Roark defies this statement because he will never sacrifice himself for the pleasure of others, yet we must admire this of him as Dominique does. Dominique recognizes the greatness in Roark and loves him deeply and passionately, but does not believe he will ultimately be allowed to exist over time (The Fountainhead 465). Dominique perceives that the true evil comes from social interactions, not metaphysical. it is other people who will inevitably defeat any good, in Dominique's perspective. This enables her to form relationships and ensures an inability for her to love. Dominique cares for no one but herself, if all members of any society mirrored Dominique’s actions the community would self destruct. Ayn Rand suggest that acting on behalf of one’s own social interest is considered ideal and even goes as far as heroic. Objectivism states that any reason and motives are virtuous as long as any interaction you have with anybody in society is freely entered into (Andrew Bernstein 13). According to The Fountainhead our entire society is based upon the unchanging principles made up and maintained solely by influential men, exemplified as Ellis Toohey in The Fountainhead. Rand dictates that true happiness can only be found by defying these principals (Doesn't Life Require

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