How does Objectivism (Ayn Rand’s philosophy) feels about the use of force?
Rational Egoism / Ayn Rand’s Objectivism
Life-based, Reason-based Morality (True Egoism)“To the extent that physical force is used against a person, it stops him from acting on his judgment, his basic means of living; thus, the use of initiatory physical force against people is immoral. Physical force may be used only in retaliation and only against those who initiate or threaten its use.
Source: http://www.theobjectivestandard.com/free-content/moraltheories.pdf
This is a better alternative to:
Personal Subjectivism
Whim-based Morality (False Egoism)
You should do whatever you want to
do—so, if you want to use force against
others, you should.Social Subjectivism
Consensus-based Morality
You should comply with the social
consensus—so, if you refuse, the
collective may properly force you to
comply.
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Gregory Smith