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Ayn Rand defense against Individual Rights

Ayn Rand's concept of individual rights is rooted in human identity. These rights are essential for human survival and progress. What distinguishes humans from other creatures is their ability to think and reason. Humans make choices about their lives and can take actions to improve them. This cognitive capacity allows them to apply reason and understand reality. Ethically, human beings act in their self-interest, and in pursuing their own goals, they often benefit others as well. According to Rand, individual rights are crucial for the advancement of society, and she provides a philosophical framework for understanding these rights. Ayn Rand's voice stands out amid the cacophony of male-dominated philosophical discourse. She was a philosopher, writer, artist, and scholar who opposed communist repression. Rand promoted a worldview that resonates with many, even in a predominantly male field. She drew influence from Aristotle's belief in discovering truth through empirical r...

Implementing Classical Liberalism in the World

When a nation wants to trade with the world, it has to follow some rules and regulations. Tariffs, levies, taxes, exchange rates, and other norms and laws apply to international trade. In a country, entrepreneurs and businesses adhere to the rules and regulations of the state to carry out economic and financial activities. Political economy studies the effects of laws and regulations on the economy. The nature of political economy varies depending on the political philosophy of a nation. For instance, the United States' political philosophy adheres to capitalism, democracy, and a free market; in China, there is Confucianism, communism, and a centralized state; in Iran, there is a theocracy, Islamic socialism, and presidential democracy. Every country has its own economic and political philosophy. Global socio-economic, political, and security challenges arise  when political philosophies are challenged based on prejudice, self-interest, and hegemony. Rationality means accepting po...