Question

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 rand’s philosophy of objectivism?
○ it reinforces the concept that man’s responsibility is to create his own reality.
○ it supports the idea that man is truly in control of his own thoughts and actions.
○ it supports the belief that man is controlled by the environment and society.
○ it reinforces the notion that man views himself based on how others view him.

Explanation:

Ayn Rand's Objectivism emphasizes individualism, the primacy of the individual's mind and autonomy. The excerpt centers on the individual's sensory and mental faculties as the source of beauty, meaning, and truth.

• The first option misrepresents Objectivism, which holds that reality is objective, not created by individuals.
• The third option contradicts Objectivism, which rejects the idea that individuals are controlled by external forces like society.
• The fourth option is opposed to Objectivism's focus on self-directed identity, not one shaped by others.
• The second option aligns with Objectivism: the excerpt highlights the individual's control over their own perception, thought, and judgment, which are core to the philosophy's emphasis on individual autonomy.

Answer:

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