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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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Hollywood is going to make a film version of Atlas Shrugged. After 50 years?

ladyluna @ladyluna (7004) • United States 3 Apr 09

Hello All, Is this an example of greed trumping political conviction? Imagine my surprise to read the Hollywood Reporter claim that Hollyweird is planning on finally producing a film version of the wildly prescient...

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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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Is the philosophy of Objectivism subjective?

chips85 @chips85 (91) • India 6 Jan 07

This one is for all Ayn Rand enthusiasts. How would you define Objectivism in your own words. What do you think is the crux of this philosophy. You can be as descriptive as you like.

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what are your thoughts on ayn rand's the fountainhead?

catchre @catchre (396) • Philippines 27 Dec 06

"Man's ego is the fountainhead of human progress." FYI: the rock band "Collective Soul" took their name from a term in part 4, chapter 11 of The Fountainhead. I guess rock stars do read...lol

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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

thundercat @thundercat (505) • United States 15 Dec 06

Have you read the book? It is by far one of my favorite books. What was your favorite character? Personally I was a fan of John Galt. As an engineering student I can relate to his pride in his creation and his desire to get...