Let's explore Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism

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A discussion exploring Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, its history and influences, at Le Pain Quotidien in New York.

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While Ayn Rand is indisputably one of the most influential intellectuals of the 20th century, there is widespread disagreement among the public regarding her intellectual status. Detractors characterize her novels as infantile and claim that Rand herself was "not a real philosopher," while supporters regard her novels as among the greatest works of Western literature and Rand the philosopher as the intellectual heir to Aristotle. Compounding this confusion is the fact that, while many people have read her novels, very few have taken the time to familiarize themselves with her full philosophic system. As someone who has studied this system in depth for many years, I hope to shed light on its essential ideas, answer the questions of the curious, and challenge the claims of the detractors. In other words, if you are generally familiar with and/or interested in Rand but would like to learn more about her philosophy of Objectivism, this discussion is for you. POINTS OF DISCUSSION Historical Context * How did Ayn Rand derive her philosophy? * Who were her main philosophic influences, and how does her philosophy differ from theirs? * What are the similarities and differences between Ayn Rand's philosophy and the philosophies of the "big three" (Plato, Aristotle, Kant)?

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