Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand was a 20th-century philosopher and novelist known for developing a philosophy called Objectivism. She emphasized reason, individualism, and the pursuit of one's own happiness as moral imperatives. In epistemology, she argued that knowledge is rooted in reality and gained through reason. In rights theory, she championed individual rights and free markets, influencing libertarian thought. Her aesthetic objectivism asserted that art should reflect reality and human values. While often associated with libertarianism due to her advocacy for limited government, her ideas sometimes intersect with conservative themes, particularly in her emphasis on personal responsibility and capitalism.