Choosing Language for Context and Purpose

Question 8 • ELA 11B-CR

How do the themes of Anthem reveal Objectivism’s philosophical concepts? Check all that apply.

Answer

Equality 7-2521’s inner thoughts as he breaks from collectivism reflect Objectivism’s belief in the individual’s personal experience and unique perception of the world.

Equality 7-2521’s break from collectivism highlights Objectivism’s belief in individualism and self-interest as essential.

Equality 7-2521’s criticism of a collectivist society highlights Objectivism’s belief that an individual’s unique contributions to society determine his value as a man.

Equality 7-2521’s discovery that mankind lost its greatest technological advancements as collectivism increased highlights Objectivism's belief that individualism is the key to progress.

Equality 7-2521’s determination to use his mind as a “searchlight that can find the truth” highlights Objectivism’s belief that reason must be used to discover knowledge.

Explanation

Equality’s break from the group’s rules shows the importance Objectivism places on individualism and pursuing one’s own rational interests (B). The loss of technological progress under collectivism supports the idea that individual freedom and initiative drive progress (D). Equality’s effort to use reason to find truth reflects Objectivism’s view that reason is the means of gaining knowledge (E). Objectivism does not treat personal perception as the source of truth, nor does it define a person’s worth by how much he contributes to society, so A and C do not fit as well.

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