- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: New American Library; Open market ed edition (28 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0452280400
- ISBN-13: 978-0452280403
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,284,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Fountainhead," which became one of the most influential and widely read philosophical novels of the twentieth century, made Ayn Rand famous. An impassioned proponent of rational self-interest, individualism, and laissez-faire capitalism, she expressed her unique views in numerous works of fiction and non-fiction that have been brought together for the first time in this one-of-a-kind volume. Containing excerpts from all her novels--including "Atlas Shrugged," "Anthem," and "We The Living" -- "The Ayn Rand Reader" is a perfect introduction for those who have never read Rand, and provides teachers with an excellent guide to the basics of her viewpoint.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For those of you who are honestly interested in learning about Ayn Rand, I fully recommend this book as an introduction to her philosophy.
It's very disheartening to see that Ayn Rand detractors have overwhelmed most of the review boards for her books.
If you read this book, please keep in mind several things that its detractors have not:
1. Ayn Rand's philosophy is an integrated system of looking at life and reality. It distorts her view when you grab one of her ideas and take it out of context. Before you pass judgment on Ayn Rand, please know what you are talking about and learn the fundamentals of her philosophy.
2. You have to be honest to learn from Ayn Rand. Reading her books won't dislodge the falsehoods from your mind, nor cram the truth into your brain. She has created a roadmap for learning the ideal philosophy, but YOU have to look at reality and learn it yourself. Because of this, there are people who have distorted her ideas drastically. Please look at what she has written to learn about her, NOT what others interpret her to be.
That's why this book is so important in clearing up the chaos surrounding Ayn Rand. So many people have misinterpreted her. Here you can get the information firsthand. In her own words.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent compilation of Miss Rand's writings -- an introduction for beginners and a treasured condensation (of her writings) for her ardent fans.
Although I have (read) all Miss Rand's fiction and non-fiction, the Ayn Rand Reader permits me quick reference to many of my favorite passages and essays.
Miss Rand's writings are my continuing source of spiritual (mind) and moral strength in a world (currently) dominated by collectivism and altruism.
Her writings will, in time, be the foundation of a New (and much needed) Renaissance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Fabulous. For beginners (and even some alleged sophisticates) who want to know about Ayn Rand, THIS -- and no other -- is the book to read. Peikoff and Hull peformed above standard in putting this together. It is fresh, sizzling, uplifting. The best Ayn Rand book in 10 years (or longer).
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A serious Cartesian headache
A casebook study of what happens when you're too distracted consuming products to come up with an original (or coherent) thought.
Published on 20 July 1999
Not serious philosophy
Ayn Rand was not a philosopher and her ideas are not worthy of serious consideration. She was a pretty crummy novelist, too.
Published on 20 Jun 1999
Mats Landstrom is right
Mats Landstrom is right: The Coward from New York is merely further proof that the Randies are a cult rather than a legitimate movement. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999
Looks pretty good, *but* . . .
I've had a glance through the selections here, and overall, the collection seems rather nice as an introduction to Rand's thought. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999
The Coward from New York further proof that this is a cult
The Coward from New York, USA , (March 7, 1999)who didn't leave his/her name below is further proof of the cult like following Ayn Rand has generated. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 1999
Mats Landstrom is a socialist
Mats, go back to your Swedish socialist utopia. Ayn Rand specifically said you can get pleausure from helping others, but only if you value them and their struggle enough that... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 1999
Objectivism is a religion, not a philosophy!
I believe Ayn Rand's writings are very destructive. And this isn't because of her highly un-original philosophy. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 1999
Good collection, surprisingly
This is a good introductory collection of Randian material -- not perfect, but good. I'm giving it five stars just to prove that I can be nice to the folks at the Ayn Rand... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 1999
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