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Science Fiction Book Review: Anthem by Ayn Rand

Victor Frankenstein @VictorFrankenstein (311) • United Kingdom 30 Jul 23

Some readers may already be familiar with Ayn Rand, but for those who aren't, she was a Russian of Jewish descent but athiestic outlook who emigrated to America after the Bolshevik revolution and eventually became a full-time...

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Atlas Shrugged - The Movie

mattic @mattic (282) • United States 2 Apr 11

Are you planning to see the movie? What expectations do you hold? Will the movie make a mark on the idiotic ideas of altruism and self-sacrifice that are at the heart of statism? Or, will people just think, "it's a great story"...

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What do you think of Ayn Rand's take on love and selfishness?

mattic @mattic (282) • United States 7 Sep 10

This is a you-tube clip of Ayn Rand (Atlas Shrugged author) and her beliefs on love and the virtue of selfishness. What do you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoAKer8lfds

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Has anyone read Fountainhead by Ayn Rand? What were thoughts on the author/story

unique16 @unique16 (1529) • United States 20 Jan 10

Hello Has anyone read Fountainhead by Ayn Rand? What did you get out of the book. Do think she exggerates the conflicts in the book. How would describe the symbolism of the book. Was it boring and too hard to read? Did it keep...

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The Fountainhead author

dmercedes @dmercedes (59) • United States 24 Oct 09

What do you people think about Ayn Rand's writing. I hear that she's a great writer, but sometimes I hear that she's not that great. My literature teacher told me people either love her or hate her, and I just want a second...

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Quote by Ayn Rand

FlaKNMB @FlaKNMB (831) • United States 17 Jul 09

I came across this quote by Ayn Rand today. It says: "Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver." What is your interpretation of this quote? What do you think it...

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Have you read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged?

debrakcarey @debrakcarey (19887) • United States 23 Jun 09

If you have - what are your opinions on the ideas set forth in the book? If not, have you heard of it...and when are you going to read it? lol Here is a link to a wall street journal article on the...

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"America Shrugged"

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 20 May 09

In her book, "Atlas Shrugged", Ayn Rand mused about what would happen if all the minds and investors of society decided to go on strike. After all, if it's ok for labor to call a strike, what's wrong with the ones who create jobs...

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Who Here Has Read "Atlas Shrugged"?

drknlvly6781 @drknlvly6781 (6246) • United States 9 May 09

This is a book by Ayn Rand. It depicts what would happen if "the motor of the world stopped running", meaning if those who truly run the world, the ones who take joy in their work and create things for the betterment of mankind,...

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Welcome to Obama's 2112, circa 2009... The Priests Praise His Name on this Night

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 28 Feb 09

"We've taken care of everything The words you hear, the songs you sing The pictures that give pleasure to your eyes. It's one for all and all for one We work together, common sons Never need to wonder how or why." 1976,...

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The virtue of selfiness?

christinep312 @christinep312 (131) • United States 31 Jan 09

Ayn Rand once wrote a book and many essays about the idea of the virtue of selfiness. In it she explored the ideas that it is okay and actually good for society that its members be selfish. If each member first thought of...

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Which is better atlas shrugged ot the fountain head?

pinkfloyd007 @pinkfloyd007 (375) • India 24 Oct 08

Ayn Rand is a classical writer.I was very impressed by her books.I found fountain head more interesting as i had soul.It tells a tale about a man who did what he wanted to do and never cared for what people expected him to do.

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can satisfaction and growth go hand in hand?

tousif1988 @tousif1988 (373) • India 17 Oct 08

elaborating,in an average case will a persons satisfaction hinder the growth and true potential the person could have achieved. for example, a guy/gal find a good job and the slowly satisfaction creeps in and the drive which he...

The Fountainhead- Ayn Rands Masterpiece?

poona_m @poona_m (336) • India 11 Aug 08

Have you read The Fountainhead? What are your comments about the novel? What are your feelings about the characterizations? Do you think a character like Howard Roark can exist in the real world? I was really impressed by the...

Please suggest some books!

cursedsoul @cursedsoul (925) • India 25 Jul 08

Done with exams and getting bored at home. I like fiction and books like those written by Ayn Rand, Stephen King, certain Indian authors and Dostovyesky. Please suggest some good titles.

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A Resolution to Start Reading ------More Literature

revellanotvanella @revellanotvanella (4033) • United States 11 Apr 08

I found a website that has a top 100 list of novels, its a Random House website and they have a BOARD'S LIST and READER'S LIST. READERS TOP 10: 1) Atlas Shrugged (Ayn Rand), 2)The Fountainhead (Ayn Rand), 3)Battlefield Earth...

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What are your opinions on Objectivism?

TheProphet @TheProphet (46) • United States 30 Dec 07

I've been reading a lot of Ayn rand for the last 5 or 6 months, and I find myself becoming an Objectivist. So far I've read: Atlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, The Virtue of Selfishness, Anthem, & We The Living. If you know...

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who is your favourite ayn rand character?

ayseteyze @ayseteyze (214) • Turkey 14 Aug 07

mine is dagny taggart. i was so impressed when i read "atlas schrugged". i even have a tattoo about it. i have always admired those woman like dagny taggart, with tough personality, strong self control and such a good career....

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Robin Hood - Was he a communist?

complexvanilla @complexvanilla (653) • India 13 May 07

A discussion on Robin Hood by my friend Darkwing got me thinking about him, and also about his ideals. Darkwing, in her discussion points out that Robin Hood stole from the rich to feed the poor. Now, isn't that what communism all...

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What books do you never get tired of reading?

prudencemadness @prudencemadness (64) • Philippines 29 Mar 07

The book that is often at my bedside is Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. If I have difficulty sleeping, I would read the chapter, "The Ride of the Rohirrim" or "Field of Cormallen". Those are my favorite chapters. I also read...

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