Objectivism
Objectivism is the philosophy developed by Ayn Rand, built on reason, rational self-interest and individual rights. Politically it calls for laissez-faire capitalism and a government limited to protecting rights, and it is firmly atheist.
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Cares about limiting government's scope rather than which level holds power.
Supports constitutional government but subordinates majority rule to individual rights.
Holds individual rights above state-imposed safety measures.
Neither globalist nor nationalist; judges nations by whether they protect rights.
Endorses strong self-defence, including forceful action against hostile regimes.
Rand and later Objectivists generally favoured open immigration for peaceful people.
Views capitalism as the only moral system and redistribution as unjust.
Calls for complete separation of state and economy.
Fully supports free trade and capital flows.
Firmly atheist; holds that reason, not faith, should guide life and law.
Rejects both traditionalist morality and collectivist progressivism; liberal on personal freedoms.
Celebrates industry, science and human achievement.