Why are those who call themselves humanists so doubtful of mankinds worth and ability to self govern? Why do they believe- as they seem to, please provide examples if I'm wrong- that the masses should be protected by the few with intelligence, that we are of the same worth as animals and the environment, etc.? And why has the philosophy of Objectivism (true humanism) as espoused by Ayn Rand been abandoned in favor of philosophies of science, economics, and government which doubt the individuals worth and the free market in favor of socialism and government enforced "equality", which in effect means lowering everyone until we reach a plateau?
2007-04-26
12:46:28
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ian_eadgbe
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