The Virtue of Selfishness Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Virtue of Selfishness Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Which country established a socialist system by force?

2. With which country's form of government does Rand largely agree?

3. What is "the notion of ascribing moral, social or political significance to a man's genetic lineage?"

4. The notion that many people define individualism as the action of not conforming to the standard actions or ideas of the group is _________.

5. Which political system does Rand mention in "Collectivized Ethics," where she states men are free to produce and compete?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Ayn Rand, what are the benefits one can gain from living a social existence?

2. What type of projects does the principle of "collectivized ethics" support, and by which means are those tasks carried out? Explain.

3. Does Ayn Rand believe that a society must devise a moral code? How should a society decide upon a moral code?

4. What does Rand consider to be the source of rights and how does she describe the origin?

5. What does Nathaniel Branden discuss in his essay, "The Divine Right of Stagnation," in regard to human growth?

6. According to Rand, do humans need government? How does Ayn Rand define government?

7. How does Ayn Rand describe "Socialism" in her essay, "The Monument Builders?"

8. How must an individual justify his/her action, as stated by Nathaniel Branden in his essay, "Counterfeit Individualism?"

9. How does Rand define rights in her essay, "Man's Rights?"

10. What does it mean to live an existence of stagnation, according to Nathaniel Branden? What scenarios does Nathaniel Branden present in his explanation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rand finds there are many problems with the government as well as the views of Western Society. Rand explains her solutions to the many problems that exist within the society. According to Rand, what does she consider to be the traits of a "free" society?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Ayn Rand's philosophy on Objectivism as stated in her essay on objectivist ethics. What are the main ideas of Objectivist ethics?

Essay Topic 3

What does it mean that someone should not attempt to further oneself at the expense of another? Cite some examples.

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