How does this book differ from Ayn Rands philosophy of Objectivism?
Ayn Rand’s philosophy called Objectivism is a philosophy in which self-centered concern is the foundation of all moral decisions. Objectivism would undoubtedly be the correct approach to the valuation of our fellow beings if the universe existed without God. Fortunately, a singular starting point in time for the creation of the universe discredits this system of valuations. The Ithon supports the opposite view, that God created the universe in an absolute act of unselfishness, and that all beings in God’s universe may benefit to an unlimited extent from the generosity that God afforded us. The Ithon holds that it is inconsistent with the values that led to the creation of this universe to not base our actions on more altruistic ideals. Which would you choose? A universe without God where selfishness as preached by Ayn Rand is the order of the day, or a universe given freely by God that speaks to an inherent concern for the welfare of others?
