12Axes
Libertarian

Objectivism

Philosophy created by Ayn Rand that exalts reason, individualism, and rational egoism, defending laissez-faire capitalism and the pursuit of one's own happiness as the supreme moral purpose of each person's life.

Country: New York (United States) Key figure: Leonard Peikoff

Profile across the 12 axes

How Objectivism positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 65%
Unitary 35%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 70%
Autocracy 30%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 10%
Liberty 90%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 28%
Multiculturalism 73%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 60%
Pacifist 40%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 43%
Nationalist 58%

Economy

Very strong - Private
Public 5%
Private 95%

Control

Very strong - Free market
Planning 6%
Free market 94%

Trade

Very strong - Globalism
Protectionism 11%
Globalism 89%

Religion

Very strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 88%
Religious 13%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 65%
Traditionalist 35%

Technology

Very strong - Technology
Technology 93%
Biology 8%
Closest country New York (United States) The financial and cultural center of the United States, New York combines liberal, progressive politics, enormous… Associated personality Leonard Peikoff An Objectivist philosopher, Peikoff was Ayn Rand's principal intellectual heir, systematizing Objectivism and… Libertarian Libertarianism Philosophy that advocates maximum individual freedom and a state reduced to essential functions, valuing private… Libertarian Geolibertarianism Synthesis of libertarianism and Georgism that combines free markets and individual freedoms with the taxation of land… Libertarian Minarcho-Mutualism Synthesis that unites mutualism with a minimal state, combining fair exchange, cooperatives, and free credit with a… Libertarian Minarchism Libertarian branch that defends a minimal state limited to police, courts, and defense, leaving everything else to the… Libertarian Paleolibertarianism Branch that combines radical free markets with traditional, conservative cultural values, defending economic freedom,… Libertarian Hoppean Libertarianism Current linked to Hans-Hermann Hoppe that unites anarcho-capitalism, absolute private property, and criticism of…

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