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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Rand calls government taxation laws an initiation of _________.
2. Rand vies for a political system in which public projects are not ________ society.
3. According to Ayn Rand, on what basis must the individual give to public works?
4. Finish the sentence: Humans should think and judge __________, valuing their own intellect above all else.
5. Which of the following is not considered a public project?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Rand consider to be the source of rights and how does she describe the origin?
2. How must an individual justify his/her action, as stated by Nathaniel Branden in his essay, "Counterfeit Individualism?"
3. According to Ayn Rand, what are the benefits one can gain from living a social existence?
4. How does Louis XIV fit into Ayn Rand's discussion in her essay, "The Monument Builders?"
5. What is the focus of the essay, "The Monument Builders?"
6. What are Ayn Rand's views on mandatory taxation?
7. What type of projects does the principle of "collectivized ethics" support, and by which means are those tasks carried out? Explain.
8. Explain why Ayn Rand is against collectivized ethics.
9. What is the definition of "power lust" as defined by Ayn Rand in her essay, "The Monument Builders?" Explain.
10. How does Rand define rights in her essay, "Man's Rights?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain what the term "rational morality" means in regard to Ayn Rand's theory of Objectivism.
Essay Topic 2
Nathaniel Branden claims that moralists and mystics contribute to the destruction of one's mental health. Explain his reasoning on this topic, regarding how morality and mysticism are directly related to one's mental health. Cite examples from the text to support your response.
Essay Topic 3
From what you know of Rand and her relationship with Branden, is it possible for a person to care for other human beings without violating the theory of Objectivism? Explain.
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