Ayn Rand Objectivism and John Lock Social Contract

Objectivism presents a different view and philosophical foundations for understanding the world. This philosophy neither adheres to liberalism nor conservatism; it rejects both alternatives and offers a unique worldview. Locke's social contract promotes individualism, freedom, capitalism, limited government, and democracy; it is more compatible with the objectivist worldview.

In objectivism, people must be free to act on their judgment. Objectivist philosophy supports man's rationality, self-interest, and freedom. It supports a society where the government plays a limited role in the lives of its citizens. John Locke's social contract theory advocates a similar approach of objectivism. 

Objectivism is an ideology that emphasizes individual economic and political independence and advocates for a laissez-faire society. The highest moral purpose of an individual's life is independence and freedom to pursue their rational self-interest and happiness.

The American founding fathers based their system on Locke's social contract, in which the government had limited intrusion into an individual's life. The government has to safeguard people's freedom, property, and lives. Laws and regulations are created with the help of every individual's vote. People are allowed to exercise their freedom and liberty so long as they are not infringing on the rights of others. 

Nayyar Abbas's passion is writing. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science and a master's in Development Studies in Peace and Conflict. He writes about economics, politics, religion, philosophy, and peace. His aim is to highlight classical liberal ideas of economics, politics, and identity changes in a fast-transforming world.

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