Objectivism

Definition:
Objectivism (n.) — the philosophy which explicitly recognizes and consistently applies the primacy of existence in every branch of philosophical inquiry.

Etymology:
From "objective" (Latin objectivus, “considered in relation to an object,” from objectum, “that which is thrown before the mind”) + -ism (denoting a system or doctrine). Coined by Ayn Rand (1905–1982) to name her integrated philosophical system based on objective reality.

“Objectivism rejects all forms of mysticism and subjectivism by upholding reason as man’s only means of knowledge, a consequence of its fundamental premise: the primacy of existence.”

Objectivism by Cynical Corgi November 9, 2025

objectivity

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it is hard to find definitions that employ the use of objectivity!!

objectivity by pantz June 17, 2003

Objectivist 

Someone who claims to be neutral and self sufficient, but who is truly totally dependent on others and brainwashed by propaganda.

Objectivist founder Ayn Rand preached of self reliance and neutrality, but survived on welfare while backing right wing authoritarian candidates.

Objectivist by Davezilla July 6, 2019

objectivist 

"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute." -Ayn Rand

1. Individualism and freedom are central to an objectivist's life
2. LIBERALS SUCK

objectivist by NYIsles April 28, 2003

objectivist 

(1) one who is selfish enough to take care of their own shit. (2) one willing to let others be wrong for the sake of freedom and the love of humanity.

Teach a man to fish.

objectivist by Lauren E. M. September 19, 2005

objectivist 

Semi-intelligent person labouring under the delusion that turgid prose, two-dimensional characters and ill-considered high-sounding sermonizing qualifies as "philosophy".

The philosopher was greatly amused when the computer support gimp tried to tell him he was an objectivist.

objectivist by zeitblom August 29, 2003

objectivitism

Alteration of objectivism.

This word originated in 1999 on a free ProBoards forum when some diehard randroid came and put a quote relating to Objectivism in her signature. This caused ads for Objectivist dating/sportswear/etc. to appear on every thread---the administrator quickly added "objectivism" to the censored word list and made it so every time she used this word it would become "objectivitism."

Since then, the word has come into widespread use in our community and probably others as well; where I live, you frequently hear people referring to "objectivitism" or "objectivitists" when referring to Ayn Rand's philosophy or her followers, respectively.

Jennifer is a diehard Objectivitist; she is a devout follower of Objectivitism.

objectivitism by Kathryn January 22, 2005