The Ayn Rand Reader

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By Ayn Rand Edited by Gary Hull and Leonard Peikoff Introduction by Leonard Peikoff This book provides an invaluable means of introducing Ayn Rand to new audiences. Here, for the f irst time, is a single collection of lengthy samples of Ayn Rand's writings on the crucial issues of philosophy. These are carefully chosen excerpts, alternating between her fiction and non-fiction, with brief introductions explaining the context of each selection. Passages from her novels are followed by non-fiction passages that elaborate on related philosophic issues. The material includes her views on: the mind-body dichotomy, the virtue of selfishness, the nature of concepts, the role of art in human life and the relationship between reason and emotion. This anthology is ideal for those who are new to Ayn Rand's ideas. But it also provides readers familiar with them an opportunity to relive their favorite scenes. Table of Contents Introduction by Leonard PeikoffEditor’s Preface by Gary Hull Part One: The Fountainhead- Roark vs. Keating- The Quarry Sequence- The Stoddard Trial Part Two: Ethics1. Selfishness- From Roark’s Speech- Why "Selfishness"?- The Objectivist Ethics2. Anti-Altruism- From Galt’s Speech- Moral Inflation- The Age of Envy 3. Man, the Rational Animal- Apollo 11- Apollo and Dionysus- How Does One Lead a Rational Life in an Irrational Society? Part Three: Atlas Shrugged- Rearden’s Anniversary Party- The John Galt Line- The Abandoned Factory- Directive 10-289- The Tunnel Disaster- Atlantis Part Four: Basic Philosophy1. Reason and Reality- Axioms of Objectivism- Faith and Force: The Destroyers of the Modern World 2. Mind and Body- Attila and the Witch Doctor- The Meaning of Sex- Of Living Death- On Emotions, Including Love 3. Theory of Concepts- Concept-Formation- Consciousness and Identity- Abstraction from Abstractions- Induction Part Five: Early Novels and Politics1. The Individual vs. the State- Anthem- We the Living - The Purge - The Profiteers on Collectivism 2. Capitalism vs. Collectivism- What Is Capitalism?- Man’s Rights- Collectivized "Rights"- On Utilitarianism Part Six: Romanticism and the Benevolent Universe1. Romanticism- The Goal of My Writing- What Is Romanticism? 2. The Benevolent Universe- Introduction to Calumet "K"- Letter to a Fan- Don’t Let It Go Recommended Readings This product is available through a third-party vendor and prices may vary. Show more