Discussing Objectivism:
"The Metaphysical Versus The Man-Made"
November 11th, 9:30 am - 11:30 AM PT
DATE
Aaron Smith
DISCUSSION LEADER
Assignment
Answer one (1) of the following questions in 400 words or less. Please indicate which question you are responding to, and submit your assignment by midnight Pacific Standard Time on November, 9th.
1. What are 2 to 3 major points that you think Rand is trying to convince you of in “The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made”? How convincing do you find her case for these points? Explain your answer.
2. Give a well-developed example, from your own life or observations, of a case in which you see the metaphysical versus the man-made as the underlying issue in someone’s life, decision, outlook, or problem. Explain why you think this is the issue at stake.
3. Name 1 or 2 significant points Rand makes in “The Metaphysical Versus the Man-Made” that you are not sure you understand. Explain what (if anything) you think you understand about each point and what you are uncertain of.
Submission
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