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 ...
The Fountainhead, possibly the most influential and controversial novel of ideas in American history, presents a philosophy of vital interest to anyone seeking an understanding of our present-day culture. As relevant and exciting now ...
Ayn Rand here sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, the philosophy that holds man's life--the life proper to a rational being--as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature, with th...
The Early Ayn Rand: A Selection from ...
Ayn RandThis collection of short fiction and plays by Ayn Rand charts her artistic and intellectual growth. It shows her development, in a critical decade, from a 21-year-old Russian emigrant struggling with English to a sophisticated writer ...
This is a philosophical book from the Russian-born novelist Ayn Rand, an author interested in the concept of ''enlightened self-interest''. We the Living portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three people who demand the rig...
In The Art of Fiction, Ayn Rand, the legendary author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, discusses how a writer combines abstract ideas with concrete action and description to achieve a unity of theme, plot, characterization, and...
In this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned collection of essays, Ayn Rand eloquently argues that, because the moral influence of art is inescapable, art should always strive to elevate the human spirit.
Three Plays: Night of January 16th; I...
Ayn RandCrime, murder, mystery, and courtroom drama set the stage for Ayn Rand's philosophy in these three compelling plays. Published together for the first time are three of Ayn Rand's compelling stage plays. The courtroom drama Night of...
One of the most controversial figures on the intellectual scene, Ayn Rand was the proponent of a moral philosophy of rational self-interest that stands in sharp opposition to the ethics of altruism and self-sacrifice. Her unique philo...
Who needs philosophy? Ayn Rand's answer: Everyone. 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. Acco...
It would be pointless to discuss either the logic or the feasibility of the program Miss Rand so vehemently puts forth. What is important is the spirit in which the book is written. Like THE FOUNTAINHEAD, ATLAS SHRUGGED is a defense o...
One of four of Ayn Rand's non-fiction books. The moral principles of Objectivism, Rand's unique philosophy, are presented as the standard of moral values.
The Romantic Manifesto: A Philosophy ...
Ayn RandIn this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned collection of essays, Ayn Rand throws new light on the nature of art and its purpose in human life. Once again, Rand demonstrates her bold originality and her refusal to let convent...
Unabridged version of ANTHEM by Ayn Rand, offered here for chump change. The story set in the dark ages where technology is planned and individuality is not allowed. Rand developed the concept while living in Russia. This work wa...
Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was the pen name of Alisa Zinovyevna Rosenbaum, a Russian-American writer and philosopher known for developing a philosophical system she named Objectivism. The tenets of which are espoused in all of her writings,...
Anthem (Reader's Library Classic)
Ayn RandThe secrets of this earth are not for all men to see, but only for those who will seek them. Do not speak of the Unmentionable Times of the Distant Past. Do not explore the world around you. Do not think of the opposite sex until the...
Anthem (Wisehouse Classics Edition)
Ayn RandANTHEM is a dystopian fiction novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age. Technological advancement is now care...
At a time when the Red Scare was a household term, Americans were keenly aware and alert. It's easy to spot Communism when it's being chanted, when a protest sign hovers in the air, or when those who advocate such a system speak openl...
The Return of the Primitive: The Anti...
Ayn RandIn 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 'consciousne...
Underlying this treatise is the objectivist philosophy which has placed Ayn Rand in the mainstream of American thought.
The Voice of Reason: Essays in Object...
Ayn RandHere is the final collection of articles and speeches by the bestselling and world-renowned novelist, essayist, and philosopher.
We the Living (75th Anniversary Editi...
Ayn RandWe the Living depicts the struggle of the individual against the state, and the impact of the Russian Revolution on three human beings who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness. This classic novel is ...