objekivatisti

Objektivisti is a term used to describe individuals who adhere to Objectivism, a philosophical system developed by Russian-American author Ayn Rand. Objectivism is a comprehensive philosophy that encompasses metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics, and aesthetics. At its core, Objectivism posits that reality exists independently of consciousness, that man has the ability to reason, and that the pursuit of individual happiness is the highest moral purpose.

Key tenets of Objectivism include the belief that reason is man's only tool of knowledge and his only guide to action, and that the proper moral purpose of one's life is the pursuit of one's own happiness. Objectivists advocate for a system of laissez-faire capitalism as the only moral and practical political-economic system, based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights. They reject altruism as a moral ideal, arguing that it demands self-sacrifice for the sake of others.

The term "objektivisti" is the common way this philosophy is referred to in many languages, reflecting the philosophy's emphasis on objectivity. Followers of Objectivism often engage in discussions and study of Rand's novels, such as "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged," which they see as fictional embodiments of their philosophical principles. Objectivism has influenced various intellectual and political circles, though it also faces significant criticism from proponents of other philosophical and political viewpoints.