About this title: The definitive statement of Ayn Rand's philosophy, written by the preeminent Rand exponent and scholar. Illustrated with excerpts from her published works, complete with an abundance of new material that Rand communicated only in private conversation with Peikoff, this book illuminates Objectivism--and its creator--with brilliant clarity.
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Description: Meridian, c1991, 4th printing, SOFTCOVER, 8x5", light pencil; Underlining, a solid copy, GOOD+. A nice copy you will be happy to own! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Plume
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
Description: Very Good. 0452011019 Text free of underlining, writing and highlighting. "A revelation. Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator....He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader....Those who decide to examine Objectivism-with this book as a guide-are in for an awesome intellectual experience. "-Detroit Free Press This brilliantly conceived and organized book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976, entitled "The Philosophy of ... read more
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Plume
Date Published: 1993-12-01
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
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Edition: First Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: N A L, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
Description: Good Plus Plus. No Jacket. 8 X 5 1/4. 493pages Edges and corners good, page edges yellowing. Pages are firm, clear and clean. Binding firm and straight. If needed for reference, research, analysis, application or just enjoyment this is the one. read more
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PLume/New American Library, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
Description: Reader's Copy. Worn and dirty. First printing. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Plume
Date Published: 1993-12-01
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Plume
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Plume Books
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
Description: Fair. No dust jacket as issued. Some pages have bent/creased corners. Cover has some wear including some creases and a couple of small tears along the edge of the front spine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Reprint.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Plume Books, New York, New York
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780452011014ISBN:0452011019
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. No creases to the spine. A very nice copy. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
"Okay, so I didn't really read this WHOLE book, just skimmed through and read parts of it all. I gave it 4 stars because I thought the author could have done a much better job of putting it in layman's terms. I get that he is a philosophy professor, but this was not supposed to be a text book. I would say this is for the doctorate level reader, I was seriously struggling through some of it! (But really great for bedtime reading if you need help falling asleep!)
That said, I love a lot about her philosophy. Now, if only there was someone to philosophize about it with!
In summary, Ayn Rand believed that you should only base your decisions, goals and energies on reality--and then live 100% true to what is right. (regardless of what is popular, widely believed or 'feels good') All human decisions should be based on the 'long term' support of life. Feelings should follow and be a natural outgrowth from correct reason--the reverse is the root of all evil (basing your reality on your feelings of the moment). Any inconsistencies between feeling and knowledge means you need to recheck your premises and rethink things until they align. A conscientious, independent life lived true to correct principles based on reason and reality will ultimately lead to happiness--man's ultimate purpose. All success should be the result of independent effort--no mooching. It is unfortunate that she was totally atheist (because of her belief that people based a knowledge of God strictly on feelings, thus His existence cannot be proved or disproved--Therefore not based on reality and not worth even discussing). I believe that the knowledge of Deity is a proven fact, i.e. reality. Just because the scriptures are old, doesn't mean they didn't happen. And Joseph Smith and other prophets throughout time have seen and spoken with God. He is real and this is a reality that humans should definitely research and live accordingly."
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