"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute."
- Ayn Rand

This being said, Objectivism cannot be corporate. It cannot be legislated. It can not be placed on another. It is an intimate personal philosophy that one can introduce to someone else and nothing more. True?

This is not to say that a group of individual cannot work cooperatively as individuals toward the same goal (the happiness of the individual). As a male, is not marriage a selfish act to perminently bind to you someone who makes you happy and can continue your name? As a woman, is not marriage a selfish act to perminently bind to you someone who makes you happy and will protect you and your offspring?

I contend that everything we do, rational or otherwise, is entirely self driven and that nothing we do is for anyone else.

Religion? Validates self while offering OTHERS the ability (via guilt) to dictate your actions and conduct
Faith? Covers self in the event a God does exist
Charity? Makes self feel good about self OR quiets everyone around you clammoring about selflessness

Opinions?