Ayn Rand (1905-82)

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Individualism
The principle of being independent and self-reliant, emphasizing rational self-interest and self-fulfilment.
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Atomism
The belief that society is composed of individuals who are self-interested and that societal structures are secondary.
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Judaeo-Christian morality

A moral framework that often condemns homosexuality, which Ayn Rand viewed as ‘disgusting’ in this context.

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Anti-permissive
A stance opposing the unrestricted freedom of individuals, particularly in moral or social matters.
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Free market capitalism
An economic system where prices and production are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses.
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Right to choose
The idea that individuals should have the freedom to make choices in all areas of life without societal interference.
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Objectivist individualism
The philosophy advocating rational self-interest as a guiding principle for human conduct and social organization.
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opinion on positive liberty

state should not extend itself. No nanny state

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how Ayn Rand was anti-permissive

socially not legally e.g. believed homosexuality should be legal but condemned it as disgusting