Randula, the Altruist Slayer
by Dennis C. Hardin
George H. Smith taunts Objectivists for seeing altruistic ‘Reds’ under every ideological bed (Read more...)
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Freud and the "Social Utility" of Objectivism
by Dennis C. Hardin
Freud’s views on the social role of religion may offer some insights on how to spread Objectivism (Read more...)
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ATLAS SHRUGGED: Socialist Manifesto
by Dennis C. Hardin
Ayn Rand used 645, 000 meticulously chosen words to construct her philosophical and literary masterpiece--Atlas Shrugged—but fifty years later, many if not most readers still do not “get it” and never will (Read more...)
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Homework for Brian Doherty
by Dennis C. Hardin
In his impressive and fascinating history of the libertarian movement, Brian Doherty would have been better served to take a closer look at Atlas Shrugged and those who presume to speak for its author. (Read more...)
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Ayn Rand and Religion
by Dennis C. Hardin
Did Ayn Rand miscalculate the strength, endurance and appeal of religion? (Read more...)
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Nathaniel Branden vs. Ayn Rand on Morality
by Dennis C. Hardin
Branden is not denying that certain behaviors can and should be assessed as immoral or destructive. He is questioning the appropriate response to such behavior. As a psychologist, he is obviously concerned with how to go about inspiring people to grow and improve. He is saying that you do not achieve this goal through moral condemnation. (Read more...)
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