Het objectivisme
Example: Het objectivisme benadrukt rationeel egoïsme in ethische beslissingen.
Definition
"Het objectivisme" is a philosophical doctrine that emphasizes rational self-interest and objective reality as the basis for ethics and knowledge. It advocates that reason is the only means of acquiring knowledge and promotes individual rights and capitalism as essential components of a moral society.
Etymology
The term "het objectivisme" originates from the Dutch word 'objectivisme', which comes from the Latin root 'objectum', meaning 'object'. The suffix '-isme' denotes a belief system or ideology. The concept was popularized in the 20th century by philosopher Ayn Rand, who developed Objectivism as a distinct philosophical system emphasizing objective reality and reason.
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