We are not born tabula rasa.
This is the structure to The Moral Bias of Objectivism: How Moral Ideals Cloud Objectivity. Read the start of the Preface starting at the main page of this site, ExObjectivist.com. The Structure of The Moral Bias of Objectivism This book is divided into four parts. In its counter arguments, it follows the structure of Rand’s …
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I am presenting an idea in an upcoming book that I call moral bias. Moral bias is when a moral ideal seems to obvious, so worthwhile, so necessary, that all objectivity is lost. The path to success is so obvious and necessary that any sense goes right out the window. The damage done on the …
This is the final section of the Preface to The Moral Bias of Objectivism. Start at the beginning by going to the main site of this page, ExObjectivist.com. What’s in this for you? I admit that I originally struggled greatly with who my target reader is for this book. In truth, it’s unlikely to be …
This is a continuation of the Preface to The Moral Bias of Objectivism: How Moral Ideals Cloud Objectivity. See the Introduction and the beginning of the Preface at the main page of Ex Objectivist. Before You Go, Some Homework Objectivists usually get to about this point (or sooner) and stop reading. They explicitly tell me …
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Objectivists, Check YOUR Premises I find I really can’t get anywhere with Objectivists. Ever. My one and only hope (outside of them hitting rock bottom and finally being open to new ideas) is to ask them to check their premises—about reason itself. No matter what I do or say, Objectivists typically won’t accept my challenge. …
The book will be The Moral Bias of Objectivism: How Moral Ideals Cloud Objectivity. I have the summary of the book as well as the Introduction, describing my 10-year involvement with Objectivism, at the main page of this site. This is the next part of the Preface to the book. Quick links for this page …
Ayn Rand had an abysmal, pessimistic view of human nature itself, and then unforgivably set this abysmal, pessimistic view of human nature in stone by developing an elaborate moral and political philosophy around it.
It’s truly stunning to watch Objectivists during lockdown. Their philosophy won’t let them come out against it. Their philosophy says government control is warranted during “crisis.” Many proudly wore their masks, etc. And now, after thousands of small businesses were shut down, many were sent into despair and committed suicide, large businesses and churches with …
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I’ve been working on two theories about the human psyche. One is what I call “moral bias.” It is when a person’s “should” prevents them from seeing the “is.” They want so much for some ideal to be a reality that it shuts down objectivity. The other theory I’ve been working on is new and …
Lay Down Your Whims and Weapons I’ve said in several places on social media now that Rand does not grant you permission to defend yourself. Of all issues, I get rebuked by Objectivists, “That is blatantly false!” No, dudes. Rand does not let you defend yourself. Here’s the quote: There is only one basic principle …