Ayn rands philosophy, objectivism, begins by embracing the basic fact that existence exists. Petersburg in 1905, rand witnessed the russian revolution as a teenager and promptly condemned communism as. Come hear rand enlighten and entertain the west point cadets laughter can be heard at various points in the audio and discuss the lifeanddeath importance of the subject of philosophy. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. The articles in this collection explain and develop rands unique view on the role of philosophy. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957. According to ayn rand, the choice we make is not whether to have. The philosophy of ayn rand audiobook written by leonard peikoff. In them, she summarizes her philosophical views and argues for rationality and unbiased observation, and brings up her objectivism philosophy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read philosophy. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
This miniencyclopedia of objectivism is compiled from ayn rands statements on some 400 topics in philosophy, economics, psychology and history. The virtue of selfishness audiobook ayn rand audible. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she achieved her spectacular success. Browse audiobooks written by ayn rand sorted by best. Who needs it is the last work planned by ayn rand prior to her death in 1982. Atlas shrugged is a long story, which presents ayn rands theory of objectivism through a number of speeches and discussions, but it also has a great fictional narrative that goes along side it. To exist is to be something, to possess a specific identity. This essay was originally published in the ayn rand letter and later anthologized in philosophy. Atlas shrugged is a long story, which presents ayn rand s theory of objectivism through a number of speeches and discussions, but it also has a great fictional narrative that goes along side it.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. We must think and make choices to arrive at knowledge. This collection of essays was the last work planned by ayn rand before her death in 1982. After her death in 1985, rand s heir, leonard peikoff, established the ayn rand institute, a center for the advancement of objectivism. Upon becoming proficient in english and establishing herself as a writer of fiction, she became wellknown as a passionate advocate of a philosophy she called objectivism. Rands first and most autobiographical novel, we the living 1936, set in the soviet union, was published. You may not like rand s politics or philosophy, but at its heart this story has a great female lead character who fights to be successful and competent. Lloyd james this collection of essays by ayn rand summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. This collection of essays was the last work planned by ayn rand before.
Who needs it, which i highly recommend to all those interested in psychoepistemology. Early in her career she also wrote short stories, plays, and screenplays. Sean pratt has been narrating since 1996 and has recorded over six hundred audiobooks. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. This course is an adaptation of rands 1974 speech later reprinted in her book philosophy. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. There is a lot more to ayn rands philosophy than what ive summarized here. In these essays, rand shows how abstract ideas have profound reallife consequences. Objectivism is the philosophy of rational individualism founded by ayn rand 19051982. Russian born american novelist and philosopher ayn rand 19051982 is best known for her books the fountainhead and atlas shrugged. The majority of the essays build upon each other, with the titular piece introducing the reader, in some of. Who needs it, ayn rand sets out to educate the reader on who needs philosophy and why they need it. Ideologically, rand was very critical of communism and an. According to ayn rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but which one to have.
She further elaborated on them in her periodicals the objectivist newsletter, the objectivist, and the ayn rand letter, and in nonfiction books such as introduction to objectivist epistemology and the virtue of selfishness. Ayn rand considered the invitation to address the west point cadets as the greatest honor of her life. According to ayn rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy, but. Ayn rand created and defined her philosophy, objectivism, in the pages of her bestselling novels, particularly the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, and in a series of nonfiction books that address a wide range of fundamental issues in philosophy. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. It was with the publication of the fountainhead 1943 and atlas shrugged 1957 that she.
Ideologically, rand was very critical of communism and an advocate of capitalism. In them, she summarizes her philosophical views and argues for rationality and unbiased observation, and brings up her objectivism. The fundamentals of her philosophy are put forth in three nonfiction books, introduction to. Ayn rand the fountainhead part 1 audiobook youtube. She further elaborated on them in her periodicals the objectivist.
This text was originally an address given by ayn rand at west point. Philosophy who needs it by ayn rand hardcover, 1982 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings philosophy who needs it by ayn rand hardcover, 1982. Most people dismiss philosophy as irrelevant to life, but as ayn rand shows in novels like the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, living by the correct fundamental ideas is as crucial to human existence as food and water. Born in russia in 1905 and educated there, she immigrated to the united states after graduating from university. It is based on a lecture delivered in march 1974 to the graduating class of the united states military academy at west point. Through her novels and nonfiction writings, which express her unique philosophy, objectivism, rand maintains a lasting influence on popular thought. Come hear rand enlighten and entertain the west point cadets laughter can be heard at various. It was the last book on which rand worked during her lifetime.
Rands unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. In it she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. Reality is, and in the quest to live we must discover realitys nature and learn to act successfully in it. Who needs it cd audio book by ayn rand read by lloyd james. These beliefs would lead her to develop a philosophy called objectivism. Feb 24, 2017 this collection of essays was the last work planned by ayn rand before her death in 1982. Most people dismiss philosophy as irrelevant to life, but as ayn rand shows in novels like the fountainhead and atlas shrugged, living by the correct fundamental ideas is as crucial. Who needs it is a collection of essays by the philosopher ayn rand, published posthumously in 1982. Philosophy by ayn rand overdrive rakuten overdrive.
We can know what exists through rational thought and investigation. Ayn rand 19051982 was a novelistphilosopher who outlined a comprehensive philosophy, including an epistemology and a theory of art, in her novels and essays. Born february 2, 1905, ayn rand published her first novel, we the living, in 1936. She identifies connections between egalitarianism and inflation, collectivism and the regulation of pornography, alcoholism, and the problem of free will vs. Who needs it is a collection of essays by ayn rand. In it, she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a. She sees philosophical principles important part of our lives, arguments, and communication.
This book is very informative and having finished, i now have a solid understanding of the importance of philosophy and the impact of philosophy on the life of each individual. It has notably been printed as the lead and title piece in a collection of essays by ayn rand about philosophy, philosophy. January 20 1905 march 6, 1982 was a russianamerican writer and philosopher. Who needs it audible audiobook unabridged ayn rand author, lloyd james narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Petersburg, russia, rand witnessed the bolshevik revolution. Rand s unique philosophy, objectivism, has gained a worldwide audience. Ayn rand here sets forth the moral principles of objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life the life proper to a rational being as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible. Ayn rand audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. Ayn rand was a major intellectual of the twentieth century. In it she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals. She titled her speech philosophy who needs it, and those at west point liked the speech so.