Mystic Rhythms: The Philosophical Vision of Rush [Paperback]

The most profound philisophical ideas are the most simple, she has completely missed this point and tried to turn the very simple truths contained in Pearts work into some Sartre-esque cesspool of meaningless babble.

The fact that this author missed the connection between 2112 and Ayn Rands Anthem explains alot. If this author had taken the time to do a little research into the works of Peart, she would have found that Rand and her philosophy of Objectivsm had a profound influence on much of his work.

She might also have learned that there are two types of people in this world: Builders and Looters. Those who create, and those who ride the coattails of those who do. This book is a looting spree.

Don't buy this book, and if you do, send this moron a bill for your time and mental anguish.

The hammer in this case would be mindless, overanalytical philosophical tripe meant to impress and demonstrate the authors "intelligence" more than trying to get at the heart of any issue.

The most profound philisophical ideas are the most simple, she has completely missed this point and tried to turn the very simple truths contained in Pearts work into some Sartre-esque cesspool of meaningless babble.

The fact that this author missed the connection between 2112 and Ayn Rands Anthem explains alot. If this author had taken the time to do a little research into the works of Peart, she would have found that Rand and her philosophy of Objectivsm had a profound influence on much of his work.

She might also have learned that there are two types of people in this world: Builders and Looters. Those who create, and those who ride the coattails of those who do. This book is a looting spree.

Don't buy this book, and if you do, send this moron a bill for your time and mental anguish.

Surprisingly, given the title the book, the author never attempts to briefly summarize Rush's "philosophy" in a paragraph. I'll take my best shot: Most people do not deal in reality...but do not despair. And for god's sake don't mindlessly conform to the masses! Regard the objectivity of natural, observable science and the trial and error experiments of human existence as a foundation for knowledge. Your life's experiences may seem to be dictated by "chance." But in fact, causality works in your favor. Use the volitional power of your mind (reason), the power of your creativity, and take action! Harness chance to your advantage for it is this probability game that enables you the opportunities to mold the world around you.

This is a good book on a great band with the most constructive philosophical "message" of any band or artist in the history of music. An overstatement? Sorry, but you have to admit it's slim pickins' out there.