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In two novels, an architect takes drastic action after someone changes the plans for one of his buildings, and government leaders seeking control over all business become frantic as leaders from industrial companies suddenly disappear.

The letters of Ayn Rand reveal the dynamic interplay between her vibrant personality and her intellectual prowess. Celebrated by her admirers and those engaged in contemporary political, philosophical, and artistic debates, these letters showcase her unwavering commitment to individual freedom and her role as a rational thinker. This collection offers insights into the life and thoughts of a woman who profoundly influenced modern thought.

Traces the impact of the Russian Revolution on three people who try to challenge the new regime.

In the tumultuous late 60s and early 70s, a social movement known as the "New Left" emerged as a major cultural influence, especially on the youth of America. It was a movement that embraced "flower-power" and psychedelic "consciousness-expansion," that lionized Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro and launched the Black Panthers and the Theater of the Absurd.In Return Of The Primitive (originally published in 1971 as The New Left ), Ayn Rand , bestselling novelist and originator of the theory of Objectivism, identified the intellectual roots of this movement. She urged people to repudiate its mindless nihilism and to uphold, instead, a philosophy of reason, individualism, capitalism, and technological progress.Editor Peter Schwartz , in this new, expanded version of The New Left , has reorganized Rand's essays and added some of his own in order to underscore the continuing relevance of her analysis of that period. He examines such current ideologies as feminism, environmentalism and multiculturalism and argues that the same primitive, tribalist, "anti-industrial" mentality which animated the New Left a generation ago is shaping society today.

A prolific writer, bestselling novelist, and world-renowned philosopher, Ayn Rand defined a full system of thought--from epistemology to aesthetics. Her writing is so extensive and the range of issues she covers so enormous that those interested in finding her discussions of a given topic may have to search through many sources to locate the relevant passage. The Ayn Rand Lexicon brings together all the key ideas of her philosophy of Objectivism. Begun under Rand's supervision, this unique volume is an invaluable guide to her philosophy or reason, self-interest and laissez-faire capitalism--the philosophy so brilliantly dramatized in her novels The Fountainhead, We the Living, and Anthem.

In 1958, Ayn Rand , already the world-famous author of such bestselling books as Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead , gave a private series of extemporaneous lectures in her own living room on the art of fiction. Tore Boeckmann and Leonard Peikoff for the first time now bring readers the edited transcript of these exciting personal statements. The Art of Fiction offers invaluable lessons, in which Rand analyzes the four essential elements of theme, plot, characterization, and style. She demonstrates her ideas by dissecting her best-known works, as well as those of other famous authors, such as Thomas Wolfe, Sinclair Lewis , and Victor Hugo . An historic accomplishment, this compendium will be a unique and fascinating resource for both writers and readers of fiction.

Anthem is Ayn Rand’s classic tale of a dystopian future of the great “We”—a world that deprives individuals of a name or independence—that anticipates her later masterpieces, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. They existed only to serve the state. They were conceived in controlled Palaces of Mating. They died in the Home of the Useless. From cradle to grave, the crowd was one—the great WE. In all that was left of humanity there was only one man who dared to think, seek, and love. He lived in the dark ages of the future. In a loveless world, he dared to love the woman of his choice. In an age that had lost all trace of science and civilization, he had the courage to seek and find knowledge. But these were not the crimes for which he would be hunted. He was marked for death because he had committed the unpardonable sin: He had stood forth from the mindless human herd. He was a man alone. He had rediscovered the lost and holy word—I. “I worship individuals for their highest possibilities as individuals, and I loathe humanity, for its failure to live up to these possibilities.”—Ayn Rand

Today man's mind is under attack by all the leading schools of philosophy. We are told that we cannot trust our senses, that logic is arbitrary, that concepts have no basis in reality. Ayn Rand opposes that torrent of nihilism, and she provides the alternative in this eloquent presentation of the essential nature--and power--of man's conceptual faculty. She offers a startlingly original solution to the problem that brought about the collapse of modern philosophy: the problem of universals. This brilliantly argued, superbly written work, together with an essay by philosophy professor Leonard Peikoff, is vital reading for all those who seek to discover that human beings can and should live by the guidance of reason.

Focusing on the craft of nonfiction writing, this collection of lectures by Ayn Rand offers valuable insights for aspiring writers. Delivered in the late 1960s, the lectures emphasize that creating quality nonfiction is a learnable skill. Rand guides readers through the writing process, addressing the psychological dimensions of writing and the interplay of conscious and unconscious thought. Covering topics from subject selection to refining drafts, this resource serves both theoretical and journalistic writers, introducing Rand's enduring ideas to a new audience.

Ayn Rand's journals reveal her intimate thoughts and emotions, offering a profound insight into her life as a writer and philosopher. The entries chronicle her experiences as a young screenwriter in Hollywood, her memories of communist Russia, and her creative process behind iconic works like The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Through detailed reflections and descriptions of unfinished projects, these journals provide a unique glimpse into Rand's artistic journey and the complexities of her legacy, showcasing her vibrant personality and enduring influence.

Ayn Rand's first published novel, a timeless story that explores the struggles of the individual against the state in Soviet Russia. First published in 1936, We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness. It tells of a young woman’s passionate love, held like a fortress against the corrupting evil of a totalitarian state. We the Living is not a story of politics, but of the men and women who have to struggle for existence behind the Red banners and slogans. It is a picture of what those slogans do to human beings. What happens to the defiant ones? What happens to those who succumb? Against a vivid panorama of political revolution and personal revolt, Ayn Rand shows what the theory of socialism means in practice. Includes an Introduction and Afterword by Ayn Rand’s Philosophical Heir, Leonard Peikoff

This centennial edition of "The Fountainhead," celebrating the controversial and enduring legacy of its author, features an afterword by Rand's literary executor, Leonard Peikoff, offering some of Ayn Rand's personal notes on the development of her masterwork, and a Reader's Guide to her writings and philosophy.

This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. According to Ayn Rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have: rational, conscious, and therefore practical; or contradictory, unidentified, and ultimately lethal. Written with all the clarity and eloquence that have placed Ayn Rand’s Objectivist philosophy in the mainstream of American thought, these essays range over such basic issues as education, morality, censorship, and inflation to prove that philosophy is the fundamental force in all our lives.

The foundations of capitalism are being battered by a flood of altruism, which is the cause of the modern world's collapse. This is the view of Ayn Rand, a view so radically opposed to prevailing attitudes that it constitutes a major philosophic revolution. In this series of essays, she presents her stand on the persecution of big business, the causes of war, the default of conservatism, and the evils of altruism. Here is a challenging new look at modern society by one of the most provocative intellectuals on the American scene.   This edition includes two articles by Ayn Rand that did not appear in the hardcover edition: “The Wreckage of the Consensus,” which presents the Objectivists’ views on Vietnam and the draft; and “Requiem for Man,” an answer to the Papal encyclical Progresso Populorum.

Underlying this treatise is the objectivist philosophy which has placed Ayn Rand in the mainstream of American thought.

This is Ayn Rand's challenge to the prevalent philosophical doctrines of our time and the "atmosphere of guilt, of panic, of despair, of boredom, and of all-pervasive evasion" that they create. One of the most controversial figures on the intellectual scene, Ayn Rand was the proponent of a moral philosophy - an ethic of rational self-interest - that stands in sharp opposition of the ethics of altruism and self-sacrifice. The fundamentals of this morality - "a philosophy for living on earth" - are here vibrantly set forth by the spokesman for a new class, "For the New Intellectual."

INCLUDES THE NEVER-BEFORE-PUBLISHED NOVEL In print for the first time ever, author and philosopher Ayn Rand’s novel Ideal. Originally conceived as a novel but then transformed into a play by Ayn Rand, Ideal is the story of beautiful but tormented actress Kay Gonda. Accused of murder, she is on the run, and she turns for help to six fans who have written letters to her, each telling her that she represents their ideal—a respectable family man, a far-left activist, a cynical artist, an evangelist, a playboy, and a lost soul. Each reacts to her plight in his own way, their reactions a glimpse into their secret selves and their true values. In the end their responses to her pleas give Kay the answers she has been seeking. Ideal was written in 1934 as a novel, but Ayn Rand thought the theme of the piece would be better realized as a play and put the novel aside. Now, both versions of Ideal are available for the first time ever to the millions of Ayn Rand fans around the world, giving them a unique opportunity to explore the creative process of Rand as she wrote first a book, then a play, and the differences between the two. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY LEONARD PEIKOFF

The year 2005 marks Ayn Randas Centennial Year. The astounding story of a man that said that he would stop the motor of the worldaand did. Tremendous in scope, breathtaking in its suspense, Atlas Shrugged is unlike any other book you have ever read. aA writer of great power. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly.a aThe New York Times

To the world, he was a startlingly successful international tycoon, head of a vast financial empire. To his beautiful secretary-mistress, he was a god-like hero to be served with her mind, soul and body. To his aristocratic young wife, he was an elemental force of nature to be tamed. To his millionaire father-in-law, he was a giant whose single error could be used to destroy him. What kind of man was Bjorn Faulkner? Only you, the reader, can decide. On one level, Night of January 16th is a totally gripping drama about the rise and destruction of a brilliant and ruthless man. On a deeper level, it is a superb dramatic objectification of Ayn Rand's vision of human strength and weakness. Since its original Broadway success, it has achieved vast worldwide popularity and acclaim.

A collection of essays that sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, Ayn Rand's controversial, groundbreaking philosophy. Since their initial publication, Rand's fictional works—Anthem, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged—have had a major impact on the intellectual scene. The underlying theme of her famous novels is her philosophy, a new morality—the ethics of rational self-interest—that offers a robust challenge to altruist-collectivist thought. Known as Objectivism, her divisive philosophy holds human life—the life proper to a rational being—as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature. In this series of essays, Rand asks why man needs morality in the first place, and arrives at an answer that redefines a new code of ethics based on the virtue of selfishness. More Than 1 Million Copies Sold!

Exploring the theme of knowledge and discovery, this book invites readers on a journey to uncover hidden truths about the earth. It emphasizes that understanding its secrets requires a willingness to seek and delve deeper, suggesting a quest for enlightenment that only a select few may undertake. The narrative promises to challenge perceptions and inspire a sense of wonder about the mysteries that lie beneath the surface.

The author, known for iconic works such as "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead," presents a compelling narrative that delves into themes of individualism, capitalism, and the moral implications of human choices. The book features complex characters navigating a world shaped by their philosophies and beliefs, challenging societal norms and exploring the consequences of their actions. Rich in philosophical discourse, it invites readers to reflect on their values and the nature of success in a rapidly changing society.

Exploring the critical role of taste in food and beverage engineering, this book delves into the science behind flavor profiles and sensory experiences. It examines how taste influences consumer preferences and product development, emphasizing the integration of sensory analysis in food innovation. The text also discusses the impact of cultural and individual differences on taste perception, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the culinary and food science fields.

Set against the backdrop of the Red Scare, the narrative explores how Communism subtly permeated American culture through propaganda rather than overt expressions. It highlights the challenges of identifying dangerous ideas that masquerade as benign, emphasizing the vigilance required in a society on high alert. The book delves into the complexities of ideological infiltration during a tense historical period, revealing the insidious nature of propaganda and its impact on public perception.

Anthem by Ayn Rand is the story of Equality 7-2521 who vows to illuminate the Collective darkness and write the first chapter in the new history of man.

Айн Рэнд (1905–1982) — наша бывшая соотечественница, крупнейшая американская писательница, чьи книги оказали мощнейшее влияние на мировоззрение миллионов людей во всем мире, автор признанных бестселлеров «Атлант расправил плечи», «Источник», «Гимн» и др. Книга «Капитализм: Незнакомый идеал» представляет собой сборник статей, написанных Айн Рэнд в разные годы, которые и сегодня поражают своей злободневностью, остротой и убедительностью. В них автор на реальных примерах из общественной, политической и экономической жизни блестяще доказывает основной посыл своей философии: человека может сделать свободным и счастливым только система, ставящая во главу угла лич

Цитата "Мотив и цель всех моих сочинений - представить идеального человека. Если бы требовалось предпослать полному собранию моих сочинений страницу с посвящением, на ней надо было бы написать: "Во славу Человека". Айн Рэнд О чем книга Как писательница, Айн Рэнд знала творческий процесс изнутри, как философ, она считала необходимым его осмыслить. Почему "Анна Каренина" является самым вредным произведением мировой литературы, а Виктор Гюго - величайшим писателем-романтиком? В чем цель искусства и кто его главный враг? Можно ли считать искусство "служанкой" морали и что объединяет его с романтической любовью? Почему книга достойна прочтения В ней развенчиваются мифы об искусстве как не поддающемся рациональному осмыслению процессе. Прочитав ее, вы узнаете, что объединяет Джеймса Бонда, Жана Вальжана и Говарда Рорка. Возможно, вы измените свое отношение к фильмам ужасов, любовным романам и боевикам. Для кого эта книга Всем любителям литературы, интересующимся кухней писательского труда и искусства в целом, а также поклонникам творчества Айн Рэнд и сторонникам ее философских взглядов.

"Ungebeugt und ungebrochen ist ein Roman über die Resultate der freiheitsfeindlichen Ideen, die auch Sie vielleicht vertreten. Und genau darum ist er heute für Sie relevant. Er ist relevant, weil er Ihnen sagt, wie man das Gift, das der Westen heute so gierig zu sich nimmt, von der Nahrung unterscheidet, die wir so dringend brauchen. Er ist relevant, weil es darin nicht um eine weit entfernte Vergangenheit, sondern um eine ständig vor der Tür stehende Zukunft geht. In diesem Buch geht es nicht um Ihre längst verstorbenen Großeltern, sondern um Ihre gerade aufwachsenden Kinder." (Leonard Peikoff)

Айн Рэнд (1905-1982) — наша бывшая соотечественница, крупнейшая американская писательница, чьи книги оказали мощнейшее влияние на мировоззрение миллионов людей во всем мире, автор признанных бестселлеров — «Атлант расправил плечи», «Источник», «Гимн» и др. Книга «Добродетель эгоизма» представляет собой сборник статей, написанных Айн Рэнд в разные годы и объединенных одной темой — защитой концепции «разумного эгоизма» как этической основы свободного капиталистического общества. Автор на редкость живо и убедительно доказывает, что только в рамках системы, которая ставит во главу угла права личности и разум, люди могут свободно развиваться и обретать счастье, не оказываясь порабощенными диктаторами, государством и другими людьми. А значит — только такую систему можно признать нравственной и соответствующей человеческой природе.

Die deutsche Erstausgabe des GEWIS-Verlages von Ayn Rands Frühwerk Anthem aus dem Jahr 2002. Eine starke Novelle, die den leitenden Gedanken ihres Hauptwerks Atlas Shrugged schon kräftige Konturen gibt. Das Buch stellt sich mit prinzipiell sehr ähnlichen stilistischen Mitteln wie George Orwell und Aldous Huxley gegen deren Sozialromantik und Fortschrittsfeindlichkeit. Ein Klassiker freiheitlicher Literatur, der mit den nur Ayn Rand gegebenen Mitteln glänzt, Philosophie auratisch zu vermitteln: In der Morgendämmerung der Großen Wiedergeburt verbrannten die Schriften der Verbotenen Zeiten. Das in Jahrtausenden angesammelte Wissen der Bösen ging im Feuer unter. Es gab keine Wolkenkratzer mehr, keine Autos, keine Eisenbahnen, keine Kinos, keine Telefone, keine Glühlampen. Aber es gab von Generation zu Generation weitergeflüsterte Mythen über die Verbotenen Zeiten. Sie erzählten von unfasslichen Wundern. Ein junger Mann stößt zufällig auf die Reste eines dieser Wunder und beginnt eine intellektuelle Entdeckungsreise, die ihn auf die Fährte eines verloren gegangenen Wortes bringt, eines Wortes, auf das die Todesstrafe steht.

"Der freie Mensch" von Ayn Rand, erschienen 1957, ist ein intellektueller Polit-Thriller, der Ethik, Politik und menschliche Existenz thematisiert. In einer Zukunft, in der die Wirtschaft zusammenbricht, beleuchtet der Roman überlebensgroße Charaktere und stellt grundlegende Fragen über Gut und Böse. Er provoziert leidenschaftliche Reaktionen und bietet radikal neue Antworten.

Atlas zbuntowany Zdumiewająca opowieść o człowieku, który postanowił zatrzymać silnik świata - i uczynił to. Historia kryminalna, jednak nie o morderstwie dokonanym na ludzkim ciele, lecz o morderstwie - i odrodzeniu - ducha ludzkiego. Źródło to historia nieprzeciętnie uzdolnionego architekta, Howarda Roarka. Nie podporządkowuje się on powszechnie panującym poglądom i gustom. Pomimo wiążącej się z tym samotnością i cierpieniem podąża drogą, którą wskazują mu serce i rozum.

In diesem wunderschön geschriebenen und brillant begründeten Buch wirft Ayn Rand ein neues Licht auf die ewige Frage, was Kunst ist, warum sie eine solche Macht über den menschlichen Geist hat und welchen Zweck sie im Leben der Menschen erfüllt. Einmal mehr stellt Ayn Rand hier die Originalität ihres Denkens unter Beweis. Sie durchbricht den Schleier der Sentimentalität und des Rätselhaften, der das Thema "Kunst" umgibt, und weigert sich wieder einmal, sich von populären Schlagworten und konventionellen Ideen diktieren zu lassen, wie man über ein kontroverses Thema zu denken hat.

In den 1960er Jahren trat die Industrie- und Technikfeindlichkeit der Linken zum ersten Mal offen zutage. Unter den namhaften Denkern dieser Zeit trat nur Ayn Rand der Flut des Nihilismus entgegen – im Namen von Vernunft, Individualismus und Laissez-faire-Kapitalismus. Der politische Siegeszug der „Hippies“ und „Neuen Linken“ dauert in seiner Spätwirkung bis in unsere Tage an. Sein Produkt ist die allgegenwärtige „politische Korrektheit“. Sein anhaltender Einfluss, der sich in Ideologien wie Egalitarismus, Ökologismus und Multikulturalismus niederschlägt, bestätigt, dass Ayn Rands stichhaltige Beobachtungen und Warnungen heute so aktuell sind wie damals und genauso dringend gebraucht werden. Ayn Rands wegweisendes Buch wirft ein neues Licht auf das gefährliche Vermächtnis der rot-grünen antiindustriellen Revolution – ein Vermächtnis, das den Menschen zurück in die Steinzeit versetzen will.

Wer werden die Neuen Intellektuellen sein? „Jeder Mann und jede Frau, der oder die willens ist, zu denken. All jene, die wissen, dass das Leben des Menschen von der Vernunft geleitet werden muss; jene, die ihr eigenes Leben wertschätzen und nicht willens sind, es dem Kult der Verzweiflung im heutigen Dschungel zynischer Ohnmacht auszuliefern, so wie sie nicht willens sind, die Welt den Dunklen Zeitaltern und der Herrschaft der Unmenschen zu überlassen.“ Dieses Buch präsentiert die Hauptaussagen von Ayn Rands Philosophie „für alle, die eine integrierte Weltanschauung suchen“. Der Titelessay analysiert die westliche Kultur, diskutiert die Ursachen ihres Verlaufs, ihres Niedergangs, ihres gegenwärtigen Bankrotts und zeigt den Weg zu einer intellektuellen Renaissance auf. Ayn Rand hisst die Flagge „der Vernunft, des Individualismus und des Kapitalismus“ gegen die heute vorherrschenden Lehren des Mystizismus, des Altruismus und des Kollektivismus. Ihre Romane, die ihre unkonventionelle Anschauung darlegen, sind inzwischen moderne Klassiker. Sie ist die Autorin von „Atlas Shrugged“ („Der Streik“), dem provokantesten philosophischen Bestseller seiner Zeit. Ihr erster Roman „We, the Living“ („Vom Leben unbesiegt“) erschien 1936. Berühmt wurde sie mit der Veröffentlichung von „The Fountainhead“ („Der Ursprung“) im Jahre 1943. Ayn Rands einzigartige Philosophie, der Objektivismus, wird weltweit kontrovers diskutiert.

Atlas pokrčil pokrčil – to je dosť nezvyčajný názov knihy. Taký je aj Ayn Randovej, spisovateľky a filozofky. Toto dielo je považované za najlepšie, za vrchol jej celoživotnej tvorby. Zabudovala doň prvky záhady, mravných zásad, metafyziky, politiky, ekonómie, a samozrejme, aj lásky a sexu. Autorka píše o tom, aký vplyv majú na svet šikovní ľudia (prvotní hýbatelia), ako sa na nich iní priživujú, prečo a ako to funguje, a čo sa stane, keď vstúpia do štrajku. Pomôže nám pochopiť myslenie, pohnútky i činy kladných či záporných postáv. Ak ste si vedomí ubúdajúcej slobody, rozrastajúcej sa vládnej moci a čudujete sa, prečo a ako sa to deje, táto kniha je práve pre vás! Je to román a zároveň filozofia slobodného života.

Atlas pokrčil plecami – to je dosť nezvyčajný názov knihy. Taký je aj Ayn Randovej, spisovateľky a filozofky. Toto dielo je považované za najlepšie, za vrchol jej celoživotnej tvorby. Zabudovala doň prvky záhady, mravných zásad, metafyziky, politiky, ekonómie, a samozrejme, aj lásky a sexu. Autorka píše o tom, aký vplyv majú na svet šikovní ľudia (prvotní hýbatelia), ako sa na nich iní priživujú, prečo a ako to funguje, a čo sa stane, keď vstúpia do štrajku. Pomôže nám pochopiť myslenie, pohnútky i činy kladných či záporných postáv. Ak ste si vedomí ubúdajúcej slobody, rozrastajúcej sa vládnej moci a čudujete sa, prečo a ako sa to deje, táto kniha je práve pre vás! Je to román a zároveň filozofia slobodného života.

Atlas pokrčil pokrčil – to je dosť nezvyčajný názov knihy. Taký je aj Ayn Randovej, spisovateľky a filozofky. Toto dielo je považované za najlepšie, za vrchol jej celoživotnej tvorby. Zabudovala doň prvky záhady, mravných zásad, metafyziky, politiky, ekonómie, a samozrejme, aj lásky a sexu. Autorka píše o tom, aký vplyv majú na svet šikovní ľudia (prvotní hýbatelia), ako sa na nich iní priživujú, prečo a ako to funguje, a čo sa stane, keď vstúpia do štrajku. Pomôže nám pochopiť myslenie, pohnútky i činy kladných či záporných postáv. Ak ste si vedomí ubúdajúcej slobody, rozrastajúcej sa vládnej moci a čudujete sa, prečo a ako sa to deje, táto kniha je práve pre vás! Je to román a zároveň filozofia slobodného života.