An abundance of philosophers, politicians, scientists, even the common peoples have pondered about the nature of justice morality. In the book “Anthem” by Ayn Rand through her main character of Equality 7-2521, she shows an evolution into an ideal morality. Equalities view of morality is almost as if in a heightened stance since he has the freedom and individuality in his environment to fully develop it but his society contradicts his ethics which are the same as Ayn Rands.
Have you ever thought of how your society contributes to who you are and how you think? In most cases, we adapt to our society as well as the society adapts to us. Sometimes it's in favor of you and sometimes it’s not; in these cases, we have to find our way and fight …show more content…
Moreover, you have to live under tremendously strict laws created by educated council members and you can't think as an individual, for it's a sin, against all laws, and punishable by death. Not to mention, in this collectivist society, you can’t fulfill your selfishness, your desires in life nor your ego. This society has kept all brothers of the state enchained and with a collective viewpoint until when one brother, Equality 7-2521 seeks to change. Through this character, Ayn Rand manifests her philosophy of morality, selfishness, and objectivism. In the book, Anthem, she states, “I do not surrender my treasures, nor do I share them. The fortune of my spirit is not to be blown into coins of brass and flung to the winds as alms for the poor of the spirit. I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom. (11.11)” This shows how Equality’s view has changed from the start. In these times, he proclaims that one must find our treasure, in this case, being his individualistic and selfish thoughts, his will and freedom. Once you find, them you can't let them go away and you have to fight for them not to be taken away. This implies that his selfishness and individualistic view brings him happiness which is part of his treasure. In Ayn Rand's philosophy, she states how selfishness can be a key to one for it brings you inner happiness and joy. If you think about it, fulfilling you selfishness is key to living happy; who doesn't like fulfilling their
Have you ever thought of how your society contributes to who you are and how you think? In most cases, we adapt to our society as well as the society adapts to us. Sometimes it's in favor of you and sometimes it’s not; in these cases, we have to find our way and fight …show more content…
Moreover, you have to live under tremendously strict laws created by educated council members and you can't think as an individual, for it's a sin, against all laws, and punishable by death. Not to mention, in this collectivist society, you can’t fulfill your selfishness, your desires in life nor your ego. This society has kept all brothers of the state enchained and with a collective viewpoint until when one brother, Equality 7-2521 seeks to change. Through this character, Ayn Rand manifests her philosophy of morality, selfishness, and objectivism. In the book, Anthem, she states, “I do not surrender my treasures, nor do I share them. The fortune of my spirit is not to be blown into coins of brass and flung to the winds as alms for the poor of the spirit. I guard my treasures: my thought, my will, my freedom. And the greatest of these is freedom. (11.11)” This shows how Equality’s view has changed from the start. In these times, he proclaims that one must find our treasure, in this case, being his individualistic and selfish thoughts, his will and freedom. Once you find, them you can't let them go away and you have to fight for them not to be taken away. This implies that his selfishness and individualistic view brings him happiness which is part of his treasure. In Ayn Rand's philosophy, she states how selfishness can be a key to one for it brings you inner happiness and joy. If you think about it, fulfilling you selfishness is key to living happy; who doesn't like fulfilling their