The Seven Habits of Highly Objective People

by David Kelley

Objectivity is a core element of rationality, a cardinal virtue in the Objectivist ethics—and in any moral code that aims to help people live their best lives. But practicing objectivity is a challenge in light of emotional and other obstacles. David Kelley offers seven questions to ask ourselves in the effort to practice this virtue and maintain our alignment with reality. The questions are illustrated with examples from business, relationships, political argument, psychology, and other domains.

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 14, 2019

About the author

David Kelley, Ph.D., is the founder of The Atlas Society in Washington, DC, which promotes open Objectivism, the philosophy originated by novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand.

He is an internationally-known expert in Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism. A former college professor of philosophy, he has written and lectured extensively on issues in epistemology, ethics, politics, social issues, and public policy. He has also been a consultant to the film adaptation of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged.

Reviews

[Ariel Paiement · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world where objectivity is often all too rare, David Kelley offers seven excellent questions to school your own mind into a habit of objective thinking and rationality no matter the question, issue, or topic at hand. As a writing teacher, I appreciate this little book/pamphlet and will be recommending it as optional outside reading for students because these same seven questions are an excellent way to approach research to write a paper just as much as they are an excellent approach to everyday discussions or oral debates. It's a great little resource!