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AppLeo

['Member']Joined: January 21, 2019 at 06:25Last active: February 13, 2021 at 03:231 discussions162 comments
Location: United States

Bio

I'm a student of Objectivism.

Favourite Philosopher

Ayn Rand

Favourite Quotations

"The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights cannot claim to be defenders of minorities."
- Ayn Rand

"I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."
- Ayn Rand

Discussions (1)

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In: What could we replace capitalism with  — view comment
In capitalism, there is private property. Private property allows people to be entitled the product of their labor. The more you produce, the more you...
February 08, 2019 at 04:42
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Why can no one on here see where I'm coming from or see the value of Ayn Rand's ideas?
January 30, 2019 at 01:48
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Because you can't get what you want through voluntary consent and hold the whole of the group more important than the individual.
January 29, 2019 at 01:10
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
What you're saying isn't making any sense. What you're saying is that because we have emotions we must obey our emotions. I think that's nonsense. Jus...
January 28, 2019 at 07:08
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Disagree. Also, you didn't explain how this is the "poverty" of objectivism.
January 28, 2019 at 07:05
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I agree that I value, or likely value, Ayn Rand because she speaks to my independence. And others value Karl Marx because they see themselves as victi...
January 28, 2019 at 07:00
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Because it's evident. Or maybe it's just opinion, I guess. Every man can decide for himself what the best of action is for happiness. He just needs to...
January 28, 2019 at 06:52
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
What? Can you give a better explanation?
January 28, 2019 at 06:37
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I mean maybe I'm a bit lonely from time to time, but loneliness is independent when it comes to the validity of a philosophy or ideology. Oh I see... ...
January 28, 2019 at 06:35
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Well the link I posted was supposed to give you a brief overview. Ayn Rand said that you should pursue your happiness because that's the ultimate goal...
January 28, 2019 at 06:30
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
So you're low-key saying that I'm a lonely person? Who do you like now since Ayn Rand no longer appeals to you? What do you mean? You think I'm drawin...
January 28, 2019 at 06:24
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
We mock what we don't understand.
January 28, 2019 at 06:09
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I will take it as a victory.
January 28, 2019 at 06:06
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Well I just don't understand why you're so upset about the world changing climate. So what the world rises a few degrees. I heard a funny comment from...
January 28, 2019 at 04:46
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Do you know why?
January 28, 2019 at 01:02
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Well do you know why I'm saying what I'm saying? I have good and valid reasons for my points. Pffft...
January 28, 2019 at 00:55
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Liberty trumps "moral intuition." If witnessing people who buy and sell cigarettes triggers your "moral intuition" you can talk about the dangers of c...
January 28, 2019 at 00:50
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
It goes against individual rights because the government is forcing shop owners, people who have hurt no one or forced anyone, to abide to these disab...
January 28, 2019 at 00:43
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
That can be considered a rational reason for quitting. Ayn Rand isn’t saying it ignore your emotions, they just shouldn’t be placed above your interpr...
January 27, 2019 at 19:35
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I agree that Ayn Rand should've spoken more on children. Mostly on what would happen to a child when their parents died? A child can't pursue their ra...
January 27, 2019 at 17:45
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Yeah, but it's my belief that individuals are way more important than any group. I'm not going ever abandon Rand. Her entire philosophy is an antithes...
January 27, 2019 at 17:39
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
So you don't think individualism and freedom can solve the world's problems? You think an all powerful government that forces people to act in a way t...
January 27, 2019 at 17:30
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Give an example of someone not choosing the objective choice and using their emotions instead... Not really.. That's why they should use reason to fig...
January 27, 2019 at 17:28
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
What moral implications and responsibilities?
January 27, 2019 at 17:19
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
No, you just misinterpret what I say and disagree with me with what counts as an individual right. Minorities who have affirmative action. The poor wh...
January 27, 2019 at 17:16
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Yes, I agree. Because the government is giving you something for free and forcing all shop-owners to cater to your needs. How is that not a privilege?...
January 27, 2019 at 10:39
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Well I agree with both the dog is in the box and the dog should be in the box. I think Ayn Rand is right, anyway. The shop owners can build an alterna...
January 27, 2019 at 09:30
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
That is not a justification for a collective mind. All of that is from individuals working harmoniously together. If a group is placed above the indiv...
January 27, 2019 at 09:02
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Most lefties believe it and they sound like Christians when they talk about it. That's just my opinion, but I'm not saying it's the truth for all of t...
January 27, 2019 at 08:29
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Do we have a collective mind? Do we have a collective stomach? Everyone is an individual with their mind and their own stomach. It's not an absurd cla...
January 27, 2019 at 07:58
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
No, I think climate change is a boring and a fear-mongering subject. And in a free society, climate change won't stand a chance against free-thinking,...
January 27, 2019 at 07:41
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
No one here is an expert on anything. But that doesn't mean we can't argue about it and determine what is actually true about the subject. A deadline ...
January 27, 2019 at 07:02
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
It is a matter of personal opinion whether or not a product is harming the buyer. The buyer is buying it because he values it more than the money that...
January 27, 2019 at 06:36
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Either you live in a world of traders, or a world of masters and slaves? Which world do you want to live in? what? I don't even know what to say to th...
January 27, 2019 at 06:35
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Ayn Rand would say something like, "I am, therefore I think." Not, I think therefore I am. But yes, reality is reality. She says to reject emotions as...
January 27, 2019 at 06:20
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
No, it was government interference. But of course, you won't explain why it was traders because having to explain to anyone who disagrees is just some...
January 27, 2019 at 05:51
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I’m not deluded at all. And assuming that I’m already deluded makes me think that whatever I have to say will fall flat to you. Why listen to a delude...
January 27, 2019 at 05:31
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Responding to what you said earlier today... I don't blame them for having that attitude... Alright, well first of all I don't see myself like Galt at...
January 25, 2019 at 07:09
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
She would say that it is perfectly moral and good for creating a product and selling it. The creator of the product is rewarded for his efforts, and t...
January 25, 2019 at 04:21
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
Continuing the discussion here... I did tell you how you were wrong. I explained how you missed the point. This paragraph is just your opinion, so not...
January 25, 2019 at 03:05
In: Is Objectivism a good or bad philosophy? Why?  — view comment
I'm continuing the discussion on this thread... Anyway, I don't understand why you're not giving me an explanation. Isn't that the whole point of havi...
January 25, 2019 at 02:57
In: If plants could feel pain would it be immoral to eat?  — view comment
I know I'm wrong; I just couldn't think of an argument to justify eating plants. I guess there is no logical reason to eat or not eat plants. You can ...
January 25, 2019 at 02:27
In: Quality of education between universities?  — view comment
Oh pffft... are you kidding me I can take all these people.
January 24, 2019 at 22:22
In: Quality of education between universities?  — view comment
I don't know what this means.
January 24, 2019 at 22:19
In: Quality of education between universities?  — view comment
Okay.
January 24, 2019 at 21:55
In: Quality of education between universities?  — view comment
Everything you're saying is all wrong. But I don't know where to start because you wrote so much.
January 24, 2019 at 21:53
In: If there was an objective meaning of life.  — view comment
No it doesn't.
January 24, 2019 at 21:50
In: If there was an objective meaning of life.  — view comment
How?
January 24, 2019 at 21:44
In: If plants could feel pain would it be immoral to eat?  — view comment
We don't eat them though because they are human and have human rights.
January 24, 2019 at 21:43
In: If plants could feel pain would it be immoral to eat?  — view comment
The potential for reason.
January 24, 2019 at 21:36
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