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Though philosophers have never taken her seriously, Rand’s controversial “objectivist” ideas have been invoked by generations of conservatives, from Reaganites to the Tea Party, and now Donald Trump.
“Selfishness is a virtue.”
The US president-elect has only ever mentioned liking three works of fiction. The Fountainhead, Rand’s 1943 novel about an embattled architect, is one: “It relates to business (and) beauty (and) life and inner emotions. That book relates to … everything,” Trump told USA Today last April. Meanwhile, his pick for labor secretary, Andy Puzder, reportedly told his six children to read The Fountainhead. (Puzder is also the CEO of CKE Restaurants, a group ownedby Roarke Capital—named after the novel’s hero.) And rival Republican leader and house speaker Paul Ryan has credited Rand for inspiring him to go into public service.
Is conservative ideology selfish? It seems to be based on self-reliance and the freedom of the individual. Collective cooperation is seen as something to be feared and avoided.
A lot of conservatives like Paul Ryan and Rand Paul (named after her) love Ayn Rand. But her philosophy is that "selfishness is a virtue." So, at its heart is conservatism a selfish ideology?
I've never heard of Ayn Rand's philosophies being called "conservative". I think you mean "libertarian".
I've never heard of Ayn Rand's philosophies being called "conservative". I think you mean "libertarian".
A lot of Republicans are big fans of Ayn Rand. Most libertarians vote with conservatives.
Is conservative ideology selfish? It seems to be based on self-reliance and the freedom of the individual. Collective cooperation is seen as something to be feared and avoided.
A lot of conservatives like Paul Ryan and Rand Paul (named after her) love Ayn Rand. But her philosophy is that "selfishness is a virtue." So, at its heart is conservatism a selfish ideology?
US Republican leaders love Ayn Rand’s controversial philosophy—and are increasingly misinterpreting it
more Ayn Rand...
I've never heard of Ayn Rand's philosophies being called "conservative". I think you mean "libertarian".
Is conservative ideology selfish? It seems to be based on self-reliance and the freedom of the individual. Collective cooperation is seen as something to be feared and avoided.
A lot of conservatives like Paul Ryan and Rand Paul (named after her) love Ayn Rand. But her philosophy is that "selfishness is a virtue." So, at its heart is conservatism a selfish ideology?
US Republican leaders love Ayn Rand’s controversial philosophy—and are increasingly misinterpreting it
more Ayn Rand...
That's not even fair. More like "high school so-called libertarian that needs to read Crime and Punishment".
Ayn Rand is an extension of Nietzsche and Machiavelli before him. It's "uber mench", not political philosophy.
"Conservatism" has all but lost its former meaningsI've never heard of Ayn Rand's philosophies being called "conservative". I think you mean "libertarian".
"Conservatism" has all but lost its former meanings
Is conservative ideology selfish?
It is still just conceptual though, as I mention above there is no conservative or liberal ideology today that cares about anything else but vilification of the opposing ideology.
^ This
This is how the issue is often framed by talking politicos.Ultimately, the question boils down to how much you care about the health of poor people.
It's never been selfish, it's been about personal responsibility. YOU are the master of your future, your well being, don't demand others give so you can have through government action.
It's never been selfish, it's been about personal responsibility. YOU are the master of your future, your well being, don't demand others give so you can have through government action.
Is conservative ideology selfish? It seems to be based on self-reliance and the freedom of the individual. Collective cooperation is seen as something to be feared and avoided.
A lot of conservatives like Paul Ryan and Rand Paul (named after her) love Ayn Rand. But her philosophy is that "selfishness is a virtue." So, at its heart is conservatism a selfish ideology?
US Republican leaders love Ayn Rand’s controversial philosophy—and are increasingly misinterpreting it
more Ayn Rand...
"Conservatism" has all but lost its former meanings
It (along with a number of other words) has gotten the Humpty Dumpty treatment by the political talking head and their customers
humpty dumpty "it means just what I choose it to mean" - Google Search
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