...1. Is Rand correct in saying that if you accept altruism, then you end up with lack of self-esteem and a lack of respect for others? I opined that Rand is incorrect in saying this. Altruism, according to Rand, is “willing to sacrifice your life for others.” This is consistent with the dictionary definitions of altruism such as “unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others.” By accepting altruism, a person showed that he has respect for the value of life. On the contrary, studies have shown that practicing altruism enhances personal well – being and affects the community positively as a whole. And because when we give, without expecting return is true charity. To some extend; due to vested interest, people are more willing to go the extra mile to help their family and friends as they are likely to suffer if their friends and family is at risk. However, it has nothing to do with neither lack of self-esteem nor lack of respect for others. 2. Is Rand criticizing ideal or reciprocal altruism? Do you think that she would differentiate between the two? Would you? It seemed that Rand is criticizing reciprocal altruism. It refers to the human social idea and expectation that if a person performs an altruistic act, other people will perform altruistic acts in return. She argues that to sacrifice oneself for another person will result in a threat to one’s existence and helping other is not a moral duty or obligation. However, I disagree, as I know that, “no man is...
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...Ayn Rand was born Alissa Zinovievna Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia on February 2nd, 1905. She produced many works of fiction within her life and is applauded for the cultivation of her philosophical system-Objectivism. Ms. Rand passed away in 1982; her writing and ideals continue to influence society, literature, and surprisingly, the video game industry. After reading Her Second Career and Good Copy, it is easy to see why this author is held in such high esteem. Despite the tone of the stories being very different, the concept of wealth, the behavior of the main characters, and the traits of Ayn Rand's philosophy are all shared. While Her Second Career takes place in the glitzy scenes of Hollywood and Good Copy in the small-town of Dicksville, Ayn Rand does a fantastic job of conveying the influence of wealth no matter the setting. The characters in both stories run the gambit on the socioeconomic scale of the haves and the have-nots. Claire Nash lives a lofty life with "a palace in Beverly Hills and two Rolls Royces" pg. 112 while Laury McGee resides in an old apartment building. It is not until Ms. Nash undertakes Winston Ayer's challenge that she is forced to understand the struggles of aspiring actresses and the financial hardships endured in pursuit of their dreams. In Good Copy, it is not until Mr. McGee has kidnapped Ms. Winford that he receives his crash course in economics. It is obvious to the reader that Laury is aware of Ms. Winford's value based on...
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...Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd.: The Air Compressors Business at the Crossroad About Ingersoll-Rand (India) Ltd.:- Ingersoll-Rand, Inc., USA is a global major in the manufacture of a wide range of equipment catering to diverse industries. Its equipment have been used in a number of prestigious projects all around the globe like the Panama Canal, the Hoover Dam and the English Channel Tunnel. Ingersoll-Rand’s business in India dates back to 1871. But, it began major operations when it incorporated a private limited company under the name Ingersoll Rand (India) Pvt. Ltd. at Calcutta in 1921. Some of the key points to note about the company are:- * At first it was only a trading company but in 1965, owing to upbeat demand for engineering equipment, its first manufacturing plant was set up in Naroda, Gujrat to manufacture reciprocating compressors. * Went public in 1977. * In 1978, a second production unit was set up in Bangalore to manufacture engineering tools. * Major capacity expansion of both plants between 1993 and 1997. * A number of additions were made to the product portfolio in 2000. The current situation (2002):- * Turnover of Rs. 406.2 crores * Employee strength of 1000 * Rs. 80 crores worth of exports. * 22 company offices and more than 80 distributors. IRL’s Air Compressor Business:- Air compressors are used in all types of manufacturing industries. They’re classified according to capacity as low (0.5-40 HP), middle (40-100HP)...
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...Objectivism This video discusses about Ayn Rand philosophy which claims that the highest moral purpose is the achievement of one’s own happiness. This philosophy is known as Objectivism, which is mainly based by objective absolute with the concept that reality exists as an objective reality, the reason to guiding man’s action and basic means of survival, self-interest where each man is an end to himself and not the means for others through sacrifices and lastly capitalism where men deal one another as traders who voluntary exchange for mutual benefits. Her philosophy also mentioned that morality is proved by means of logic and man needs a rational morality which is not based on faith, emotions and etc, but only on reason. Rand further explained that man has to hold on reason as his only guide to action and live by independent judgement of his own mind, Ethic of Emergencies Theory The Ethic of Emergency Theory is based on Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. This theory challenges the understanding of altruism where it argued about the self-interest of a man who she believes that the highest moral purpose is to pursue own happiness. She mentioned that altruistic persons suffer from lack self-esteem, failing to respect others, have sceptical morality and pessimistic idea of existence. She also pointed out that this people are those who did not value their own existence as they sacrifice themselves for others sake. Rand also pointed out her extreme opinion that altruistic person...
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...1. Is Rand correct in saying that if you accept altruism, then you end up with a lack of self-esteem and a lack of respect for others? I do not believe that Rand is correct in saying this. Accepting altruism does not mean that you have a low self-esteem or a lack of respect for others. I see it as quite the opposite. A person accepting altruism has the utmost respect for other humans. By acting in a altruistic or selfless way, by saving a drowning stranger for example, a person is showing his or her respect for the value of life. Just because we don’t know the person in danger doesn’t mean that they don’t have a family or loved ones that would feel pain if that person were to die (or drown as in my example). 2. Is Rand criticizing ideal or reciprocal altruism? Do you think that she would differentiate between the two? Would you? Rand seems to be criticizing reciprocal altruism. I think that Rand would differentiate between the two but would have more of an understanding or willingness to follow ideal altruism. I would differentiate between the two and I feel that a reciprocal altruism is more on my side of the board. I do not agree with it 100% but I can look back and find instances where I did something only because I would want someone to do it for me in the future. 3. Comment on the following quotation: “The proper method of judging when or whether one should help another person is by reference to one’s own rational self-interest and one’s own hierarchy...
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...special way, why do people try to control them and put them in a box? Ayn Rand wrote the book Anthem, a story about defying the laws and the government. New discoveries to knowledge, love and finding your own self-worth, which are foreign and forbidden to their lifestyle. Due to the government’s control on creativity, Equality’s uniqueness lead him to break those laws. Who knew that curiosity could get people killed? When Equality and International found the tunnel, they were afraid of getting harmed if the told anyone about the tunnel in general. “‘International 4-8818,’ we asked, ‘will you report us to the Council and see us lashed to the death before your eyes?’” (Rand 34). Equality 7-2521 was telling International what could happen if they told the council what they have been up to with using their instincts in finding the tunnel. They would get “lashed” just for finding the tunnel because that means they would have used their imagination to avert from their street. Equality and International have broken almost every rule just for the tunnel incident, and then there is next chapter…...
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...Who am I really? The texts we looked at are Anthem by Ayn Rand, “Emancipation Proclamation,” by Abraham Lincoln, Prometheus from Greek Mythology,”Critical Thinking Video by Leo, and a Socratic Seminar. I am a person who is needy and self-absorbed but also very equivalent. First, Equality is also very equivalent. For example, Rand states,“ We are nothing. Mankind is all…’’ This connects to my life because everyone should be equal there should not ever be a person who is as an individual. Equality’s world, everyone is told that the only reason for an individual to live is to serve his "fellow brothers." Everyone is equal to everyone else, which means that each person has to be the same as everyone else. Society is rigidly controlled to ensure that nobody has the opportunity to stand out as an individual, or even think of himself as one....
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...are the words which we have lost?¨ Equality 7-2521 states of Ayn Rand Anthem. This classic novella is about one man facing the laws of the society. Were everyone thinks he’s a sinner. He fights for equality. Along his trials he finds out what the passion to love to be elated, to feel free. Equality 7-2521 was in a dark world to begin with. He wanted to escape the society, he finally is facing the fact and letting go of all the pain,fear,doubt. The fearful dark and quiet city, no one talks everyone listens everyone is equal. He is breaking a law because he’s alone. “The laws say that none among men may be along at anytime. For this is the great transgression and the root of all evil.¨ (Rand 17)...
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...Anthem is a story that has been looked up to for many years. My Question is, Is Anthem really telling us to be different or is it telling us something more. The answer is more. Ann Rand was a brilliant writer, but the way she puts this story together, she didn’t just mean you should be different. The way she makes the characters talk and act is something more than what we think it means since she has them have different names for different groups in which makes us think about the Idea of her book. The way how she works this out is almost impossible to notice. She tries to get you to guess until the one word, it changes every way you think of the story, that word is ego. He carves that word in a rock at the end as if you were supposed to get...
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...Anthem is a story that has been looked up to for many years. My Question is, Is Anthem really telling us to be different or is it telling us something more. The answer is more. Ann Rand was a brilliant writer, but the way she puts this story together, she didn’t just mean you should be different. The way she makes the characters talk and act is something more than what we think it means since she has them have different names for different groups in which makes us think about the Idea of her book. The way how she works this out is almost impossible to notice. She tries to get you to guess until the one word, it changes every way you think of the story, that word is ego. He carves that word in a rock at the end as if you were supposed to get it then. I will explain what Ann Rand’s meaning, when we should know the answer, what ego means, and what it deals with in our life....
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...Ayn Rand “I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom.” (Rand. 58). Ayn Rand treasured her personal beliefs, which were reflected through her writing. Rand lived in two distinct countries: Russia and the United States, during her lifetime. Ayn also lived during a time where many major global events occurred. A very unique and interesting childhood and adult life, subjective beliefs and philosophies, and major events occurring in the world around her were all factors that contributed to Ayn Rand’s perspective and style of writing in her infamous novel, Anthem. Ayn Rand, the oldest of three daughters, was born on February 2, 1906 (Gladstein. 3,4). Rand’s given birth name was Alisa Zinovievna...
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...a new power of nature. And we have discovered it alone, and we are alone to know it” (Rand 52). The newly found power becomes the only source of individuality Equality possesses. Similarly, the only choice for Equality after he finishes his work is to share his newfound invention with his society, regardless of the consequences he may receive. Equality completes...
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...for granted. Ayn Rand was born in 1905 and her book Anthem, published in 1938 kick started a all new genre of dystopian society books. In Anthem a future world has lost technology and all knowledge of individualism. They have abandoned the thought of themselves and now “worship” the word we. Equality 7-2151 breaks we’s invisible bond made by us and we then created a brand new utopian society, that thrives on individualism. The perfect society equality created at the end of the book will include little to no rules from his past home because, he ran away from these rules, equality knows the unspeakable word, and the leader of his land is himself. Equality 7-2125 grew up just like everybody else. At age five left for schooling then at age fifteen got a job as a streetsweeper, doing everything as a whole with no thought of themselves whatsoever. Then years later his world changed when he found a grate within the outskirts of the colony and ventured inside. In the tunnel he was in awe at the sophistication of everything the tunnel...
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...The society that exists within the pages of Anthem values collective thought and rejects individuality in any way, as “there are no men but only the great WE” (Rand 19). This is especially unfortunate for Equality 7-2521, one man out of his many “brothers” and “sisters.” For Equality is not like his fellow men. He is more inquisitive than his brothers, more intelligent than his brothers. But it is sinful to be different. When Equality became 15 years old and stood before the Council of Vocations to receive his Life Mandate (the job he will perform for the rest of his life), he was assigned the lowly and insulting job of Street Sweeper. This designation did not occur by error or incompetence, however. The Council of Vocations assigned Equality...
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...In comparing the economic life of atlas shrugged vs our modern life, The cultural life of player piano vs current life. And finally the personal life of people in 1984 vs today, we must look at our world in an objective and rational view. In atlas shrugged, many of the economic leaders of America are retiring and disappearing. Similar to how many employment areas are leaving the use. In atlas shrugged the remaining economic leaders fight for remaining resources and opportunities instead of banding together to work better together. Ayn rand wrote this book to show what would happen if all the "important" people of America just stopped existing. In player piano Kurt V describes life where people no longer have jobs, being replaced by robots....
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