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Objectivism and History in Ayn Rand's The FountainheadThe Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand, reflects the author's personal philosophy as well as historical events in the years preceding 1943.
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Business Perspectives: Objectivism Versus SubjectivismBusiness must be both objective and subjective in order to solve problems.
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Ayn Rand: More to Her Than ObjectivismMy favorite novelist is Ayn Rand, not so much for her philosophy, but more for her prophecy. -
An Introduction to Objectivism: The Three AxiomsExistence exists: an introduction to Objectivist thought.
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Who is John Galt? John Galt is Nuts!This is a critique of objectivist philosophy. Objectivism, and in particular the Ayn Rand book, "Atlas Shrugged", has been in the news. A movie came out this year, and Republican representatives have made their staffers read the book. -
Do Dystopian Movies and Novels Fortell the Forseeable Future? You Be the Judge!Tom Martinelli attempts to draw a correlation between three great dystopian stories and how they relate to OWS.
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The Cult of Republican Randianism Could Bring on an Arab SpringThe working class could mount a strike in the United States against the shenanigans of the rich and famous who use them as slaves. The Randians are wrong; it's the abolition of the profit motive in a moneyless society that will set us all free.
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The Impracticality and Imprudence of John GaltThis is an essay I wrote a while ago for an essay competition put on by the "Objectivism Department" at my University. I lost.
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George Oppen's Poetic Style AnalysisFind out about George Oppen and the poetic style he adapted that made him a unique poet in a movement called Objectivism by Louis Zukofsky demonstrated through the analysis of several representative works by Oppen.
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A Review of Edward W. Younkins's Philosophers of CapitalismG. Stolyarov II reviews a new anthology edited by Dr. Edward W. Younkins-- a renowned contemporary scholar of Objectivism and Austrian Economics. He applauds Dr. Younkins's effort at creating a powerful libertarian synthesis.
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A Look at Immortality: The Objectivist-Extropian SynthesisG. Stolyarov II argues the fundamental compatibility of two vastly developed ideological systems, Objectivism and Transhumanism, and claims that adherents of these two strains of thought need to recognize the necessity of each ideology to achieving the other's goals.
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How to Be a Moral ObjectivistThis essay explains why moral relativism is false, and why moral objectivism should be defended. Additionally, I explain some ways that one can go about defending the view. -
Thoughts on Objectivism Without CapitalismA fictional piece that never made the short list ... how sad.
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Top 3 Books that Should Be Turned into MoviesA listing of three great books that are good candidates for being translated to movies.
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Fresh Flights of Fantasy for the Silver ScreenWith all the remakes and sequels out there, Hollywood may appear to be running out of fresh ideas for movies. But fear not! If they took the time to dig a bit deeper, they might find some great new ideas for future flicks.
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Electronic Arts and Social ResponsibilityThis article shows how even the most socially responsible companies always walk a fine line between showing a social conscience and making good business decisions.
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BioShock: ThemeBioShock is such an interesting and intelligent game that one would be foolish not to give its sources a second glance.
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Bioshock 2- a Return to RaptureBioshock 2 has everything a fan of the first game could want and should be a definite pick up for any shooter fan or someone looking for a challenge with an amazing story.
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Can We Understand Others Objectively?This is an essay based on an article by Brian Fay. The subject matter concerns objectivity.
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Movie Review: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG-13)Jake Gyllenhaal helps bring the video game franchise to the big screen.
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Natural Law and Parallels Between the Black Death Era and the Contemporary AgeReflections upon how denial of classical Natural Law and its imperatives leads to societal destruction.
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3 Little Known Facts About Ayn RandSome very interesting facts about Ayn Rand, writer and philosopher.
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The GOP and Its Subset the Tea Party Are DangerousThe GOP governing philosophy boils down to the rich have theirs and the top 1% should be allowed to keep its boot on the neck of the bottom 99%!
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The BioShock WorldBioShock is such an interesting, mysterious world that it would be frivolous to say one knows everything about Rapture.
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Three Books I Would like to See Be Made into Movies: "Atlas Shrugged," "Where is Joe Merchant" and "Bone Key"This is my personal list of three books (one epic, one fun book and one obsession) that I would like to see turned into movies, preferably independent movies and not big Hollywood blockbusters.
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Atlas Shrugged, Slammerkin, and Sweet Valley HighA critically acclaimed but obscure historical novel, Ayn Rand's classic tale of capitalism and a popular teen series top my list of three novels that would make great feature length films. -
Clean CanvasLauren gets a Dear Jane letter and looks back on her wasted years.
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A Comparison of the Philosophies in Atlas Shrugged and War and PeaceThe philosophies in Atlas Shrugged and War and Peace differ in their views on human rationality, reality, the purpose of life, happiness, religion, and free will.
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Ayn Rand and 'Atlas Shrugged' More Popular Than EverOne of the most popular authors of 2009 is a woman, born in Russia, famous for her philosophical novels with just the hint of melodrama as well as her somewhat quirky personality. She has been dead nearly thirty years and her name is Ayn Rand. -
Hang the EstablishmentShall we listen to the ever repeating mantra or progress?
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The Fountainhead QuotesThe Fountainhead, Ayn Rand's monumental work that shaped so many lives during the post-war period. Why don't you try and get a hold of the best literary moments of the 1943 book - The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand?
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The Ayn Rand ResurgenceOne of the more surprising figures in the current controversy over President Barack Obama's domestic tax and spending plans is a writer of Russian ancestry who has been dead for twenty seven years. Her name is Ayn Rand.
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7 Great Works of Literature with a Political MessageGreat insight into today's dramatically changing political climate can be gained by looking at the classic works of literature like those in this article that arose from, and helped to shape, the politics of their time. -
Ayn Rand TodayAyn Rand is more relevant today than ever before.
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The Meaning of LifeI provide my opinion and answer to the ever so popular question, "What is the meaning of life?" No one has all the answers, but hopefully this small essay will help those who are constantly asking themselves this question.
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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand - Good? - by What Standard?My overview of the book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
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Five Short Novels that Are Worth Your WhileThis article reviews five novels that can be read in a single sitting that are intellectually rich and entertaining. -
An Attempt to Apply Louis Zukofsky's Objectivist Poetics to My Poem Beggars of IronApplying Louis Zukofsky's Objectivist poesia to one of my poems.
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The Learning Theory of ConstructivismConstructivism explains how learning involves building, or constructing, concepts and knowledge rather than just absorbing information from the outside world.
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Top 3 Books that Should Be Made into Movies!Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, and Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist should be made into movies. These books are awesome reads!
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