How to become a free man with the help of the philosophy of Ayn Rand

Alisa Rosenbaum Zinovevna that most know by the name of Ayn Rand, is the kind of thinkers and philosophers who will criticize the whole hosts of academics, but the ideas remain viable so that they are from time to time will again come to the surface. Today Ayn Rand - it's a woman who can be a teacher, not only for other women, but for all mankind, tired of the socialist thinkers whose concept in practice can not work.

Despite the fact that Alisa Rosenbaum is a native of Russia, we can say to our heritage, its popularity is just beginning to penetrate into the heads of Russian readers. The main audience of the philosophy of objectivism (the brainchild of RAND) in the US, Canada, Britain and India (where its popular book of the notorious "Capital" Marx 16 times!).

But if everything is so good, if the "Atlas Shrugged" from a simple art books turned into a cult, then why are so many enemies of Ayn Rand? Why does it continue to criticize persists in spite of the fact that the philosophy of Objectivism - a pillar of the libertarian movement in general? Could it be that this woman wrote nonsense? But we think differently - Ayn Rand made a mistake when it decided to reveal the truth without embellishment. In other words, she spat in the face of society, each showing its flaws. Children do not like to be scolded, even if for the cause. But Ayn Rand did not want to see children around him, she wants to bring in people of strong women and men. Are you ready to take off rose-colored glasses to become stronger? If yes, then we have to inject into your brain a little salutary poison called "objectivism."

Freedom

- And what do you call freedom?

- nothing to ask. Nothing on hoping. Neither of which is not dependent.

Ayn Rand understood perfectly the difference between freedom and unfreedom. And if you open her book, then they can find the ultimate distaste for people who do not understand these simple and natural values. Let's not talk about the state as a whole, its punitive component, to better focus on the life of the individual.

Can a woman be free if she hopes for a miracle, which is to "create" it a nice guy, "give" a good job, make it "successful"? Can it be free, if it is dependent financially and emotionally from other people? No need to give up their lives to the care of fate, because it was not the case when free swimming has brought the delicious fruit. To be free - it is, including, to be completely independent. Are you ready for this?

Selection

We were given the option, but not given the opportunity to avoid the choice. Anyone who refuses to choice, to deny itself the right to be called a man, and in his life reigns all the grinding chaos of irrationality - but he chose it.

Most people do not understand why their lives are flying down the slope, but if you listen to the Rand, then everything becomes clear - they chose fear instead of force, and therefore the fear took charge of their destinies. It happens everywhere, and it only happens to weak people.

Surely you've thought about the personal experience of such a choice, and, if so, then it is time to become strong. It's enough to make every time a conscious choice, despite the circumstances and all possible difficulties.

You and the crowd

The crowd can forgive anything and anyone, not only man able to keep himself under the pressure of her contemptuous ridicule. This should be remembered, because all too often we are faced with the problem of rejection of his or her identity public. In this case, only the ephemeral "Society" can not act in the role of society, but also your parents, your boyfriend, your girlfriend and friends. Sometimes in this role can be a part of your consciousness, which dug into the social norms that govern you without your knowledge. The fight with the crowd - it is a struggle for the preservation of his life in the sense that you do not cave in to outside influence, and the rest is up to the very end.

mediocrity and Atlanta

Do you know the distinguishing feature of mediocrity? Resentment of the success of another.

This feature is necessary to burn with a hot iron, if you want to preserve the dignity of a free man. Yes, the success of a friend or even a person may be left uncertain roots, criminal background, but in the framework of the final result there is no difference, he or she has achieved a good position, money or membership in the yacht club. And that gives you the outrage? You just torment your soul that can not change. Also, I am sure, but are you seriously exaggerating the "wrong" achieving the object of your envy.

In the real world, which is saturated with piranhas and sharks of different calibers, a man-jealous - it's the plankton. Do not be a plankton, dear, better get busy and make every possible effort to get to the higher levels - it all depends on you. Atlanta is not envious of others, the Atlanteans create a new reality.

Self Esteem

Most people are tripping over themselves, trying to convince themselves that they themselves respect. And, of course, is the desire for self-respect is proof of its absence. If Ayn Rand found out that many modern women favor bodipozitiv, she would have thought it was an inappropriate joke. Another quote can also throw coals on the fire of the plague of the XXI century, which is connected with the fact that you supposedly should respect every choice that you do not like:

There were times when people were afraid that someone will reveal the secrets that are unknown to their neighbors. Today the fear that someone will say aloud what everyone knows.

But, in fact, what the hell? If you have health problems, with the performance, personal qualities, is it not right to improve, to become better, in order to obtain significant competitive advantages? Or do you really think that all should respect each other, and the problem must be silenced, and self-esteem can be magically instill myself with a simple self-assertion? Or do you think that it is necessary to make other people respect you for what you just exist? Think about it.

Sacrifice

And, perhaps, in honor of May 9 will finish our stuff on the principles of life Ayn Rand quote about sacrifice. The founder of the school of philosophy objectivist a mile away smelled of people who tried to deceive her. She saw it in Russia, she is seen in America. Under the guise of beautiful slogans about sacrifice, equality and fraternity, patriotism, god, evil people just want you to harness his chariot. Even at the household level, it looks ugly. Let's say you certainly said that "it is necessary to find a guy to keep you" or "you must have a child, it is too late." Not far to seek - your friend could also beg you to sacrifice, but it is full of hell, which must be forgotten. Listen to any prophet, and if he speaks of sacrifice - run from it like the plague. It must be understood that where the sacrifice, there is always someone to collect donations. Where the service there and look for the one who serves. Man broadcasting of sacrifice, speaks of slaves and hosts. And he believes that he is the owner.

Anyone who asks you to commit an act of self-sacrifice - this is the same person who will take advantage of your fruit. I understand that the victim is not good, and the best actions can only come from you the most, and only if they are not based on need, but on a personal desire, as well as can be found in Rand:

If you want to save the remnants of dignity, do not call your best actions the victim - it puts you on the stigma of immorality. If the mother, rather than buy a new hat, buys food for her hungry child, it is not a sacrifice: she values ​​the child higher than the hat; but for that mother, for which the highest value is the hat, the one who would prefer to leave your child hungry, who feeds his sense of duty, it is indeed a victim. If a person dies in the struggle for freedom, it's not a victim, because he does not want to be a slave; but for someone who just wants it and it's really a victim. If a person refuses to sell his convictions, it is not a sacrifice; it becomes a victim only if a person has no convictions.