Playing the "white privilege" card to gain the unearned and undeserved

 Playing the "white privilege" card is just like the racism card, oppressed card, the blame game, and the victim card, used by parasites (moochers and looters) as an excuse and rationalization to gain the unearned and the undeserved and to gain something for nothing.

From an Objectivist perspective, the use of concepts such as "white privilege" or the "victim card" can be seen as evasions of reality when they are employed as excuses to gain the unearned and undeserved. Ayn Rand's philosophy emphasizes individual responsibility and the pursuit of one's own rational self-interest. To claim victimhood or privilege based on uncontrollable factors like race is to deny the primacy of individual choice and effort.

Rand would argue that individuals should be judged based on their own actions and character, not on collective attributes or group identity. The emphasis on victimhood aligns with a collectivist mentality that undermines personal responsibility and achievement. Such attitudes can foster a culture of dependency and entitlement, contrary to the virtues of independence and productiveness that Rand champions.

In essence, resorting to these cards as rationalizations is akin to the behavior of "moochers" and "looters" who seek to gain values without earning them, violating the principle of justice which dictates that individuals receive what they deserve based on their actions and merits [1][2][3].

Sources

1 the Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand

2 Logical Leap by David Harriman

3 Ayn Rand Lexicon by Harry Binswanger

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Ayn Rand's philosophy, Objectivism, places a high value on individual responsibility and the pursuit of one's own life and happiness through rational self-interest. Concepts like "white privilege" and the "victim card" are often used to attribute success or failure to external factors rather than individual choices and actions. This approach contradicts the core tenets of Objectivism, which emphasize the importance of personal accountability and the rejection of any form of collectivist thinking that prioritizes group identity over individual merit.

In Rand's view, the notion of gaining the unearned and undeserved by appealing to such concepts is fundamentally unjust. Justice, in Objectivism, is about recognizing and rewarding individuals based on their achievements and character, not on arbitrary group characteristics or perceived collective grievances. When people use these concepts as excuses, they are, in essence, denying the role of their own volition and effort in shaping their lives. This evasion of personal responsibility is similar to the mentality of parasites ("moochers" and "looters,") who seek to obtain values without providing anything of value in return [1][2][3].

Furthermore, Rand would argue that relying on these concepts fosters a culture of dependency and entitlement, which undermines the virtues of independence and productiveness. Objectivism champions the idea that each person is an end in themselves, with the moral right to pursue their own happiness without being burdened by the demands or claims of others based on unchosen attributes. By focusing on individual merit and the objective evaluation of character and actions, Objectivism seeks to promote a society where people are free to achieve and be rewarded according to their own abilities and efforts [1][4].

In summary, Ayn Rand's philosophy rejects the use of "white privilege" and the "victim card" as rationalizations for acquiring the unearned and undeserved, advocating instead for a focus on personal responsibility, individual merit, and justice [1][3].

Sources

1 Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology by Ayn Rand

2 For the New Intellectual by Ayn Rand

3 Ayn Rand Lexicon by Harry Binswanger

4 Logical Leap by David Harriman