Objectivism is defined as "an ethical theory that the moral good is objectively (based on facts rather than feelings or opinions) real or that moral precepts are objectively valid." (Webster). Demonstrated by Ayn Rand in the book The Fountainhead, objectivism seems to most to be morally wrong and socially impractical, despite appearing to be a stress-free lifestyle. In The Fountainhead, Howard Roark does not see relationships as necessary, but as a means to an end. If America were purely objectivist it would tear the country apart, in the sense that “normal social relations” would no longer exist, but hatred and racism would become obsolete. A democratic government would not be able to succeed because no one would look at problems from the point of view of the “common good”, but from the point of view of what benefits the individual. In general, objectivism contradicts the moral and social standards established by the time, breaks relationships, despite having positive effects, and is vividly illustrated by Ayn Rand in her book. By definition, moral is what is “considered right and good by most people: to agree with a standard of right behavior” (Webster). Considering this definition, objectivism falls short in many ways. “Man – every man – is an end in himself, not a means to achieve the ends of others. He must exist for himself, without sacrificing himself to others or sacrificing others to himself. The pursuit of one's rational self-interest and happiness is the highest moral purpose of one's life." (Rand). An “objectivist” would exist for the sole purpose of serving himself, without regard for the good of others. "The term "moral rights" is a translation of the French term "droit moral", and does not refer to "morals" as argued by t... to the fact that large companies would only do business with each other, because the sums of money to earn would be much more than most small businesses could provide. “The ideal political-economic system is laissez-faire capitalism. It is a system in which men deal with each other, not as victims and executioners , not as masters and slaves, but as traders, through free and voluntary exchange for mutual benefit (Rand). However, the greatest impact would be on the consumer, as large businesses would be the only place to buy from, would be formed of monopolies on goods and, without any competition, prices would fluctuate at the whim of businessmen, who would be objectivists, and therefore do not care about the pressure that their high prices place on consumers. In theory, objectivism creates a circle vicious, practically inevitable.