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Finally, she and some of her followers are often perceived as being dogmatic, frequently ignoring published criticism of the system instead of responding to it. This is in part because many of them were young people excited by her novels and unlearned in philosophy; such people are not often aware of the complexities of their subject and prone to construe disagreement as ignorance. Furthermore, many of her supporters would not permit modifications or additions to her philosophical system, leading some to label Rand as a cult leader.

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The nature of its simplicity can be applied to all areas of 
life, as is the purpose of philosophy 

The purpose of philosophy is not to apply simple answers to all areas of life. That's the purpose of religion.

Nobody ever fully lives up to their own standards all the
time

Then why should we choose a most spectacular failure to emulate?

Are you sure she doesn't just bring up emotional topics so
she can apply her philosophy to them and bring them into
reason? 

It seems to me that she justifies her proclivities with "reason," which is hardly a reasonable way to behave.

So since reasoning is fallible, it shouldn't be used?

Reasoning is fallible, so it shouldn't be relied on all the time.