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Writings based on Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand's most popular novels are Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead which present her philosophy, Objectivism, in vivid characterizations. Metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, esthetics, and  politics are the five main branches of philosophy that she identifies. Utilizing her methodology, one can be rational about all aspects of life. These essays present my understanding of Objectivism.

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Internet Freedom VS On-line Piracy

Laws Must be Specific to Preserve Freedom

Checking Premises Statements and My Position

 

Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 
Shuttle Disaster
Thomas M. Miovas, Jr.

There is an interesting UPI story regarding a possible causative
factor in the breaking up of the Space Shuttle "Columbia."
Essentially, one former astronaut is claiming there was excessive
roughness on the left wing of this shuttle years ago leading to
excessive drag which tended to turn the shuttle sideways during re-
entry. He speculates that the problem was getting worse over time.

www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2003/2/17/194414.shtml

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