Objectivism and India

http://www.atlassociety.org/as/objec...ia#objectivism

The video is worth watching. Ayn Rand's fictional characters Howard Roark as Ram, and John Galt as Shiva. It makes more sense than you might think.

"Using cultural themes specific to India, Jerry Johnson explores how Objectivism can be more easily promoted and digested within non-Western cultures. For instance, using the symbols of Hindu gods Laxmi, Durga, and Saraswati—who stand for Wealth, Emotional Security, and Wisdom, respectively—he explores how Objectivism has deep appreciation for values that Indians understand as making for a good life. Likewise, by shining light on Objectivism's emotional thrust—the passionate dedication to life, reason, liberty, and happiness that Objectivism champions—he draws parallels to the Indian mode of experiencing life: dramatically, emotionally, deeply, and profoundly."


eudaimonia,

Mark

[kris]

Thanks for posting. I enjoyed the video. I think you should post it in Philosophy and Theory forum. This video shows how ancient modes of understanding life can be melded with more recent philosophical thinking.

Thanks, done.


eudaimonia,

Mark