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Rand’s philosophy, often simplified as a call for unchecked self-interest, encompasses a deeper ethical commitment. She desires individuals to live authentically by their values and principles, implying that ethical behavior should stem from personal integrity. The challenge arises when young readers interpret this philosophy inaccurately, leading them to adopt an aggressive stance in debates about ethics or capitalism without the necessary life experience to back their arguments.
Many objectionable attributes ascribed to Rand stem from misinterpretations of her works, along with the failure of young objectivists to articulate their understanding in their own distinct voices, ultimately sounding misaligned and outdated.