What is Objectivism?
Objectivism, drawn from Ayn Rand, argues for rational self-interest, laissez-faire capitalism, and strong individual rights, including against religious or state coercion. It sits on the far economic right and the libertarian social side.
Core principles
- Rational self-interest
- Laissez-faire
- Individual rights
On the PoliMap chart this cell runs from 6 to 10 on the economic axis and -6 to -2 on the social axis. Negative economic scores are left; positive social scores are authoritarian.
Nearby ideologies
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- Market LiberalismMarket liberalism trusts prices, competition, and private firms more than public ownership, while staying within a liberal democratic frame....