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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. What must one have before being able to find meaningful relationships with others?
2. Complete the sentence: In order to act in self interest, man must refuse to sacrifice a ________ value for a _______ one.
3. Which German philosopher does Rand oppose within her own philosophical theory?
4. In which year was the "Psychology of Pleasure" written?
5. In what year was "Atlas Shrugged" published?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Branden's essay, "The Psychology of Pleasure," how are a person's individual pleasures determined?
2. How must one first begin to identify what is gray, according to Ayn Rand?
3. What are Branden's thoughts on anxiety and guilt as stated in his essay regarding Mental Health and Mysticism?
4. In "Isn't Everyone Selfish?", how does Branden describe the process upon which men act in their own self interest?
5. According to Nathaniel Branden, why do mystics decree pride as an evil?
6. How does Rand describe the objectivist's act of good will?
7. What does Rand say about an act of good will in the case of an emergency?
8. How does Rand describe the acts of good will committed by an altruist?
9. According to Branden, what are the avenues where one would find pleasure, and why can one find pleasure in such avenues?
10. How does altruism fit into Branden's essay, "Isn't Everyone Selfish?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What does Nathanial Branden mean when he discusses, "The Divine Right of Stagnation?" How is this perpetuated in society?
Essay Topic 2
In Rand's essay on "The Monument Builders," Rand challenges and rejects the socialist movement. What does Rand dislike about the socialist movement? What is the significance of the title?
Essay Topic 3
Typically, members of Western Society deem the passing of moral judgment as wrong. What does Rand say about the subject? How does she support her thoughts?
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