At first, I presumed the latter, but upon further analysis, I found that the correct answer is difficult to discern. I think the argument can be made that Humanism is- if not possibly more- consistent with Objectivism, in that in its epistemology there exists a very concrete axiological framework that is attainable through the human faculties. I’m not so sure that this argument will hold up under fire, but again, it can certainly be made. What are your thoughts?

Aethirium - 06 December 2010 08:20 PM

At first, I presumed the latter, but upon further analysis, I found that the correct answer is difficult to discern. I think the argument can be made that Humanism is- if not possibly more- consistent with Objectivism, in that in its epistemology there exists a very concrete axiological framework that is attainable through the human faculties. I’m not so sure that this argument will hold up under fire, but again, it can certainly be made. What are your thoughts?

It’s not closely aligned with either one, though it does seem that Objectivists (and Libertarians generally) are more interested in CFI’s goals than postmodernists are. I don’t think postmodernists would have much of anything in common with CFI’s enlightenment ideals of promoting science and reason. OTOH the statements of humanism aren’t very compatible with Objectivism, either.

Though I am very much aligned with CFI’s enlightenment ideals of promoting science and reason, my views here have sometimes been branded as postmodernist.

Thanks for your responses. It almost sounded as if I believed actual Postmodernists or Objectivists existed at all, at least in any pure form.

Do you have a litmus test for a pure form postmodernist? How would you know if you encountered one or not?

the PC apeman - 09 December 2010 07:27 AM

Do you have a litmus test for a pure form postmodernist? How would you know if you encountered one or not?

I believe they sparkle in the sunlight, but I could be thinking of something else…

Everyone knows it’s objectivists that sparkle.

Dead Monky - 10 December 2010 06:01 PM

Everyone knows it’s objectivists that sparkle.

Is that an objective or subjective opinion?

It’s an objective fact. 

Dead Monky - 10 December 2010 06:01 PM

Everyone knows it’s objectivists that sparkle.

It depends on the definition of sparkle, which is subjective.

The deconstructionist in me has to agree.