- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Plume; Open market ed edition (Jan 25 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0452280400
- ISBN-13: 978-0452280403
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #883,469 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 reason, 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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3.0 out of 5 stars
Could Have Been Worse,
By Steve Jackson "stevejackson100atyahoocom" (New England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ayn Rand Reader (Paperback)
This is a well-edited colection of Ayn Rand's writings. It is quite good in light of the fact that it contains selections from her fiction and non-fiction writings. For those of us who have a hard time getting through her over-blown, ponderous works of literature, having the key philosophical portions excerpted in one book is a good idea. Also, the book contains only stuff by Rand and therfore is not contaminated by her second-hand followers, like some other collections of her works.One thing about the book is interesting. Editor Gary Hull tells us that "I have, of course, made no changes in AR's own words." That's not accurate. In the selection "Attila and the Witch Doctor" which was originally published in FOR THE NEW INTELLECTUAL, Rand states in a footnote: "I am indebted to Nathaniel Branden for many valuable observations on this subject and for his eloquent designation of the two archetypes . . ." (FNI, 14.) Although the paragraph to which this footnote is keyed is quoted in full in the READER, this footnote is left out.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Introduction to Ayn Rand,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ayn Rand Reader (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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to Ayn Rand's books,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ayn Rand Reader (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.
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