Category Archives: Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand on Self-Determination of Nations

“The right of “the self-determination of nations” applies only to free societies or to societies seeking to establish freedom; it does not apply to dictatorships. Just as an individual’s right of free action does not include the “right” to commit … Continue reading

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“Self Before Country”

Just read a great article about selfishness in The Undercurrent. Excerpt: “Consider the phenomenal success of Apple and the contribution it has brought to the lives of so many Americans. Steve Jobs was not motivated to serve his country and community as … Continue reading

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Anne Hathaway on Atlas Shrugged

I’ve always liked her. I like her even more now. “Chelsea Handler: …I know you’re an Ayn Rand fan, right? Anne Hathaway: Yeah, I am. Handler: What’s your favorite Ayn Rand book? Hathaway: Atlas Shrugged.   Handler: Did you like … Continue reading

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“Fact and Value” from Dr. Leonard Peikoff

This is a long article. I advise Objectivists and other people interested in Objectivism to read this. The article is called Fact and Value by Dr. Leonard Peikoff. I wholeheartedly agree and endorse Dr. Peikoff’s article. http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=objectivism_fv

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