Meaning of the word objectivism in English
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objectivism
US /əbˈdʒɛktɪvɪzəm/
UK /əbˈdʒɛktɪvɪzəm/
Noun
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the philosophical system developed by Ayn Rand, holding that the proper moral purpose of one's life is the pursuit of one's own rational self-interest
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She was a strong proponent of Objectivism, believing in individual rights and rational self-interest.
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The philosophy of Objectivism emphasizes reason, individualism, and capitalism.
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the belief that objective truth exists independently of human thought or perception
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Many philosophers debate the nature of objectivism versus relativism.
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His argument was based on a strong sense of philosophical objectivism.