'Most of the failings of Objectivism all pertain directly or indirectly to issues of psychology.'[1]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Branden suggests that many criticisms of Objectivism stem from psychological issues rather than philosophical flaws.
- In plain terms
- Problems with Objectivism often come from how people think or feel, not the ideas themselves.
- What can you take from it?
- Look at the psychological roots of philosophical objections.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are philosophical objections ever just psychological?
- How much does psychology shape ideology?
Another view
This view may dismiss valid logical criticisms by labeling them psychological.
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