A roast of the combination of altruism + collectivism + utilitarianism

 First:

The combination of the ideas of altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism represents a trifecta of irrationality and moral bankruptcy. Altruism demands self-sacrifice for others, treating the altruistic individual as a sacrificial animal whose life is only justified by serving the needs of others. This is a direct assault on rational self-interest and the moral right of an individual to pursue their own happiness. Collectivism, on the other hand, subjugates the individual to the group, erasing personal identity and reducing human beings to interchangeable cogs in a societal machine. It denies the primacy of the individual and the fact that only individuals think, create, and act. Utilitarianism, with its focus on "the greatest good for the greatest number," is a moral blank check for the tyranny of the majority, allowing the rights of the individual to be trampled in the name of some nebulous "greater good" [1][3][6].

Together, these ideologies form a philosophy that is fundamentally anti-life and anti-reason. They reject the objective reality that each individual is an end in themselves, not a means to the ends of others. They evade the reality that reason and rational self-interest are the means by which human beings survive and thrive. Altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism are the tools of those statists who seek to use force to enslave the mind and body of man, replacing freedom with servitude and achievement with mediocrity. To embrace this combination is to reject the moral and practical foundation of human flourishing: individualism, reason, and capitalism [2][4][5].

Sources

1 Logical Leap by David Harriman

2 For the New Intellectual by Ayn Rand

3 the Romantic Manifesto by Ayn Rand

4 the Anti-industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand

5 the Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand

6 the Voice of Reason by Ayn Rand, with additional essays by Leonard Peikoff

In addition:

The combination of altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism is a philosophical cocktail of destruction, irrationality, and moral depravity. Let’s break this down further:

Altruism demands the sacrifice of the individual for the sake of others. It is not merely about kindness or generosity, but about the moral obligation to place others' needs above your own, no matter the cost to your life, happiness, or values. This is a direct negation of rational self-interest, the principle that each individual has the moral right to pursue their own happiness as their highest purpose. Altruism treats self-interest as evil and self-sacrifice as the ultimate virtue, which is a complete inversion of morality. It denies the objective reality that life requires the pursuit of values for one's own sake, not the surrender of values for the sake of others [1][3].

Collectivism takes this further by subordinating the individual to the group, whether it is the state, society, or some other collective entity. It denies the moral and political primacy of the individual, treating people as mere tools to serve the "greater good" of the collective. This is a rejection of the fact that only individuals think, create, and act. Collectivism erases personal identity, treating human beings as interchangeable and expendable. It is the philosophical root of tyranny, as it justifies the violation of individual rights in the name of some collective goal. The result is the destruction of freedom, creativity, and human flourishing [2][4].

Utilitarianism adds a veneer of pseudo-pragmatism to this toxic mix by claiming that morality is about achieving "the greatest good for the greatest number." But this is an empty, arbitrary standard that sacrifices the individual to the majority. It provides no objective definition of "good" and no respect for individual rights. Instead, it justifies any action, no matter how immoral, as long as it serves the majority's interests. This opens the door to atrocities, as the rights and lives of individuals can be trampled in the name of some nebulous "greater good." Utilitarianism is a moral blank check for collectivist tyranny [1][6].

Together, these ideologies form a worldview that is fundamentally anti-life and anti-reason. They reject the objective reality that human beings are individuals with their own minds, values, and rights. They deny the fact that reason and rational self-interest are the means by which individuals survive and thrive. Instead, they promote a morality of sacrifice, servitude, and subjugation. This combination is not only irrational but also morally bankrupt, as it seeks to destroy the very foundation of human flourishing: individualism, reason, and freedom [3][5][6].

In essence, altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism are the philosophical weapons of those who seek to enslave humanity—whether through guilt, force, or the illusion of "greater good." They are the enemies of reason, reality, and morality, and they must be rejected in favor of a philosophy that upholds the individual as the ultimate moral value and capitalism as the only moral social system [4][6].

Sources

1 Logical Leap by David Harriman

2 the Anti-industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand

3 Capitalism the Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand

4 For the New Intellectual by Ayn Rand

5 the Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand

6 the Voice of Reason by Ayn Rand, with additional essays by Leonard Peikoff

In addition:

The combination of altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism is a philosophical cocktail of destruction, irrationality, and moral depravity. Let’s break this down further:

Altruism demands the sacrifice of the individual for the sake of others. It is not merely about benevolence, kindness, or generosity, but about the moral obligation to place others' needs above your own, no matter the cost to your life, happiness, or values. This is a direct negation of rational self-interest, the principle that each individual has the moral right to pursue their own happiness as their highest purpose. Altruism treats self-interest as evil and self-sacrifice as the ultimate virtue, which is a complete inversion of morality. It denies the objective reality that life requires the pursuit of values for one's own sake, not the surrender of values for the sake of others [1][3].

Collectivism takes this further by subordinating the individual to the group, whether it is the state, society, or some other collective entity. It denies the moral and political primacy of the individual, treating people as mere tools to serve the "greater good" of the collective. This is a rejection of the fact that only individuals think, create, and act. Collectivism erases personal identity, treating human beings as interchangeable and expendable. It is the philosophical root of tyranny, as it justifies the violation of individual rights in the name of some collective goal. The result is the destruction of freedom, creativity, and human flourishing [2][4].

Utilitarianism adds a veneer of pseudo-pragmatism to this toxic mix by claiming that morality is about achieving "the greatest good for the greatest number." But this is an empty, arbitrary standard that sacrifices the individual to the majority. It provides no objective definition of "good" and no respect for individual rights. Instead, it justifies any action, no matter how immoral, as long as it serves the majority's interests. This opens the door to atrocities, as the rights and lives of individuals can be trampled in the name of some nebulous "greater good." Utilitarianism is a moral blank check for collectivist tyranny [1][6].

Together, these ideologies form a worldview that is fundamentally anti-life and anti-reason. They reject the objective reality that human beings are individuals with their own minds, values, and rights. They deny the fact that reason and rational self-interest are the means by which individuals survive and thrive. Instead, they promote a morality of sacrifice, servitude, and subjugation. This combination is not only irrational but also morally bankrupt, as it seeks to destroy the very foundation of human flourishing: individualism, reason, and freedom [3][5][6].

In essence, altruism, collectivism, and utilitarianism are the philosophical weapons of those who seek to enslave humanity—whether through guilt, force, or the illusion of "greater good." They are the enemies of reason, reality, and morality, and they must be rejected in favor of a philosophy that upholds the individual as the ultimate moral value and capitalism as the only moral social system [4][6].

Sources

1 Logical Leap by David Harriman

2 the Anti-industrial Revolution by Ayn Rand

3 Capitalism the Unknown Ideal by Ayn Rand

4 For the New Intellectual by Ayn Rand

5 the Virtue of Selfishness by Ayn Rand

6 the Voice of Reason by Ayn Rand, with additional essays by Leonard Peikoff