Ayn rand philosophy in a nutshell

Salon.com hates Ayn Rand and Objectivism. The latest evidence is a gratuitous jab, tarring Ayn Rand a conservative and then declaring that Objectivism is anti-family. Why can’t the advocates of statism, self-sacrifice, and irrationality get Objectivism right? Oh, I did charge them with advocating irrationality, didn’t I?

In an article posted August 3, 2014, Sean McElwee charges that conservatives’ so-called “’family-friendly’ values are tough to reconcile with the market — one of the most anti-family institutions (there is a reason the Atlas Society, which exists to forward Randian ideas, harbors an open disdain for the family ).”

The main point of McElwee’s article is that there is a “Raging Contradiction” in the the conservative movement. That’s true, as my colleague Ed Hudgins has already explained ..But McElwee’s attack on Objectivism doesn’t make sense.

To begin with, Objectivism isn’t a conservative philosophy . And Ayn Rand wasn’t a conservative. So it shouldn’t be ha

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##Ayn Rand's Philosophy -- In a Nutshell

Paul Nathan - September 17, 2012

There have been a lot of articles popping up lately about Ayn kant, the gold standard, her admiration of Ludwig von Mises, her philosophy of Objectivism, and her views on tro. After reading several recent articles about Rand, inom seriously doubt that most of those writing about her have studied Objectivism, understand it, or could even attempt to explain it. Having written about the gold standard for decades, met Ayn kant and studied under her at her institute in New York in the sixties, and met von Mises whose works I’ve studied thoroughly—I want to offer a short, informed, summary of Ayn Rand’s philosophy.

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Ayn Rand is a name that has become synonymous with individualism, Objectivism, and the pursuit of personal freedom. Her philosophy has been embraced by millions of readers worldwide, and her novels have become classics in literature. Rand’s works have been praised for portraying heroes who strive to achieve their goals despite their obstacles and for celebrating reason and rationality as the highest virtues. Though her success in these areas is indisputable, her notoriety in Hollywood is due to the controversies surrounding her ideas. Regardless of these controversies, her legacy as a philosopher and novelist continues to impact and encourage readers in contemporary times.

Rand’s philosophy has inspired many prominent figures. Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Facebook, has acknowledged the impact of Rand’s novel, “The Fountainhead,” on his life. Similarly, Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has expressed his admiration for Rand&#