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Happiness

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Submitted by Ergo on Tue, 2006-12-12 21:33.

Happiness, in Ayn Rand’s words, is the emotional reward for the achievement of one’s values. Depending on one’s perspective and how well one has integrated the various principles of the philosophy, this definition of happiness can be either very expansive or very narrow.

Recent Comments:
Passionate Serenity — by Ted Keer on Wed, December 13, 2006 at 19:34
I agree — by Ergo on Tue, December 12, 2006 at 21:42
Non-Contradictory Joy? — by Ted Keer on Tue, December 12, 2006 at 16:44

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Peikoff is Wrong; But I Agree With Him

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Submitted by Ergo on Mon, 2006-11-06 20:03.

Obviously, the US elections tomorrow mean practically nothing to me in any direct sense. Yet, these are my thoughts–and I believe they are rather important given the kinds of misinterpretations of people’s essays/opinions floating around Objectivist discussions.

Recent Comments:
If you lived in America? — by Ted Keer on Tue, November 7, 2006 at 22:52
Points notwithstanding — by Ergo on Mon, November 6, 2006 at 21:25
> it is entirely proper to — by Philip Coates on Mon, November 6, 2006 at 14:27

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Why is Ayn Rand Respected More in India?

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Submitted by Ergo on Tue, 2006-10-24 20:52.

Ayn Rand is rather well-known in India, though of course not as widely known as she is in the US; however, it can be argued that Rand is certainly viewed more respectfully and with admiration here in India than in the US.

Recent Comments:
That Explains... — by Ted Keer on Fri, October 27, 2006 at 17:10
In English — by Ergo on Fri, October 27, 2006 at 11:40
Is Rand Read in Translation? — by Ted Keer on Fri, October 27, 2006 at 00:49

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Epistemic Urges

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Submitted by Ergo on Tue, 2006-10-03 21:34.

Our conscious minds are epistemically boundless, limitless, unrestricted in any way. Our imaginations are completely free. Epistemically, we can think of anything whatsoever; we can fabricate any kind of creature, super-hero, fantasy realms, dreamlands, etc.

Recent Comments:
Sensation/Perception/Conception & Jaynes' Theory of Mind — by Ted Keer on Wed, October 4, 2006 at 23:46
Good points Ted — by Ergo on Wed, October 4, 2006 at 10:20
Imagination and creativity — by John Drake on Wed, October 4, 2006 at 10:17

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