Read the excerpt from anthem. it is my eyes which see, and the sight of my eyes grants beauty to the earth. it is my ears which hear, and the hearing of my ears gives its song to the world. it is my mind which thinks, and the judgment of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth. how does the excerpt reflect rands philosophy of objectivism?

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Jayce Randolph

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8 November, 23:52

Read the excerpt from anthem. it is my eyes which see, and the sight of my eyes grants beauty to the earth. it is my ears which hear, and the hearing of my ears gives its song to the world. it is my mind which thinks, and the judgment of my mind is the only searchlight that can find the truth. how does the excerpt reflect rands philosophy of objectivism?

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Izayah Weber · Answer 1

Rand obviously is not a very objective person. He let's his beliefs and what he sees and hears affect how he perceives the world.

Hubbard · Answer 2

It supports the idea that man is truly in control of his own thoughts and actions.

Explanation:

As stated in "Anthem," the author Ayn Rand suggests that the rights of an individual are more important than the rights of a group. Even though the story is set in a collective society that destroys humankind's potential, Rand implies that the most valuable human possessions are individuality and independence.