Randians
Randians refers to adherents or proponents of the philosophy of Ayn Rand, most notably her concept of Objectivism. Objectivism is a philosophical system that advocates for reason as the sole basis of knowledge, egoism as the only moral system, and laissez-faire capitalism as the ideal political-economic system. Randians often cite Rand's novels, particularly "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead," as primary sources for understanding her ideas.
Key tenets associated with Randianism include the importance of individual rights, the virtue of selfishness (understood
The term "Randian" is sometimes used by both proponents and critics. While followers embrace it to identify