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Atlas Shrugged (Mass Market Paperback)
by Ayn Rand (Author)
Textbook Details
* Paperback: 1088 pages
* Publisher: Signet; 35 Anv edition (September 1, 1996)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0451191145
* ISBN-13: 978-0451191144
* Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.8 inches
* Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
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Textbook Description
The story of a man who said he would stop the motor of the world–and did. This novel is the setting for the author’s philosophy of Objectivism.
Atlas Shrugged Review
Ayn Rand’s message is not subtle and she does not mince words, yet the novel is elegantly written with a passion and idealism that would seem stilted if there were not so much substance to those words. What is the meaning of life? Who do you live for? Who SHOULD you live for? Why? These are the questions that Rand attempts to answer (for whom is your choice), using (1) heavy-handed but logical arguments, and (2) the wonderfully flawed, yet perfectly human characters who encounter problems and dilemmas very similar (too similar?) to those found today. Reason, morality, and integrity are the true heroes of this novel, no faith required, no religion necessary. In a society where relativism and mysticism are unconsciously accepted tenets of so many people values, this novel provides and ARGUES (a lost art these days …but I digress) another point of view.
For those (such as myself) religiously inclined, Rand comes even more highly recommended, for I have found that reason and faith are not mutually exclusive concepts, and reconciling the two has led me at least to a more complete philosophy of life, where morality is guided by my own reason and principles, not by faith or the opinions of others. Perhaps this book will start you down the same road and the journey for you will be similarly rewarding.
After reading both The Fountainhead and Anthem, Atlas Shrugged was by far the best book Rand has written and by far one of the best novels I have ever read. Her philosophy of what man should be, and should aspire to achieve in his (or her) life as portrayed through the character John Galt is absolutely profound. An exciting story, told with splendid detail beautiful prose, this book is an absolute must read for people of all ages. By far one of the best books I have ever read.
This book easily fits into the category of timeless American Classics. Despite being written in 1957, Rand is masterful in not dating her work. I strongly recommend this to all Americans, as it clearly defines the road that awaits us if we allow socialist policies (championed by modern liberals) to hold sway. The book accelerates the process, and shows the absurdity of the logical extension of liberalism. I think anyone who considers themselves a liberal (or is a registered Democrat) should read this book to truly understand the deeper roots of their beliefs. I would strongly suggest this should be required reading for all students before graduating high school, however its length makes that untenable. This book was recommended to me by an extremely liberal professor (also a lawyer) who claimed she could not reconcile her beliefs with the persuasive arguments put forth by Rand. It truly shows that capitalism and the profit motive have been and continue to be the greatest forces for positive social change in the world.
I am a Objectovist, that is some one who ascribes to the tenants of the philosophy of Ayn Rand. Their is no body in History that EVER developes a philosophy like she. It even has epistomology, which is Reason, you should always use Reason to dissern the facts of Reality, no body ever PROVED this before Ayn Rand but who could argue with this unless you are a Second Handed! A is A, if you do not dissern this you are a Moocher maybe even a Kantan!
I especialy also like her novels which changed my life, my favorite caracters are Dagney Taggert, Hank Reardon, John Gault and from an other book (the Fountianhead) Howard Roarke. I want to be just like all of them, heros who live there life for themself. I do not like no body very much, most men are not Rational.
If YOU are not Rational then, you are part of the life destroyers, like the negative reveiws on these page. Some people just do not get it or they are Evaders, live you’re life by Reason, I think that is all Ayn Rand was trying to say!
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