Is Objectivism a Religion?
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- Full Title: Is Objectivism a Religion?
- Author(s): Albert Ellis
- Year Published: 1968
- Publisher: Lyle Stuart
- Publication Type: Commercial
- ISBN: n/a
- Description: Ellis is a psychologist and developer of a method he calls "rational-emotive therapy." In May 1967, Ellis participated in a public debate with Rand's protege Nathaniel Branden, also a psychologist, over differences in their respective theories. A large portion of the audience was supportive of Branden and negative towards Ellis. This encounter motivated Ellis to write a book about the "evils" of Objectivism. He devotes his final chapter to defending his behavior in the debate and condemning the audience as examples of Objectivist religiosity. This book is currently out of print.
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- Some Seeming Rationalities of Objectivism
- The Objectivist View of Self-Esteem
- The Objectivist View of Economics
- The Objectivist View of Politics
- Some Assorted Evils of Objectivism
- Why Objectivism Is a Religion
- Extremism and Dogmatism in Objectivism
- Absolutism and the Need for Certainty in Objectivism
- Tautological and Definitional Thinking in Objectivism
- Intolerance of Opposing Views in Objectivism
- Deification and Hero-Worship in Objectivism
- Unrealism and Anti-Empiricism in Objectivism
- Condemning and Punitive Attitudes of Objectivism
- Other Religious Characteristics of Objectivism
- Some Further Evidence of the Religiosity of Objectivists
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