The fountainhead, wrote ayn rand, started in my mind as a definition of a new code of ethics the morality of individualism. Even though i have been a fan of hers since the sixties, i found new aspects to her personality and humor in this book. The idea of individualism is not new, but nobody had defined a consistent and specific way to live by it in practice. Narrated by emmy awardwinning actress sharon gless.
Ayn rand was a russianamerican writer and philosopher. Ayn rands influence on american popular fiction pdf. The center for the advancement of objectivism, commonly known as the ayn rand institute ari, is a 501 c 3 nonprofit think tank in irvine, california that promotes objectivism, the philosophy developed by ayn rand. Dec 10, 2015 the roots of what made ayn rand who she was, and why its so important to understand the background before judging the outcome. The gripping story of the acclaimed author of atlas shrugged and the fountainhead in her own words revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rands own recollections and reflections, providing a new understanding of her inspirations and influences. She came to the united states in 1926, became a citizen five years later, and worked for many years as a hollywood screenwriter. In the aftermath of hitler and with stalinist russia a growing threat, rand explained that the basic issue of the world.
Rand asked in her memo, what is the specific danger of the atomic bomb to mankind. If youre an individual student, simply register at and indicate which book youd like to read. The roots of what made ayn rand who she was, and why its so important to understand the background before judging the outcome. Ayn rand s remarks on humor constitute a fascinating and original perspective. This profile of objectivist writer ayn rand explores the writers life and career, using her own writing both personal, and professional to illustrate her evolving personal and political views. She came to the united states in 1926, became a citizen five years later, and. As ayn rand explained, our free will resides, most basically, in our ability to direct our conscious attention. The passion of ayn rand, a 1999 television adaptation of the book of the same name, won several awards. Despite all the flaws, despite everything ayn rand still has to learn, her vision of man and of life, and even some of her power to convey that vision in words, are there at the beginning.
Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rand s own recollections and reflections, and draws upon neverbeforeseen or heard materials from the archives of the ayn rand estate. The renowned author discusses her inspirations and influences through recollections and reflections. In her excellent 2011 book about rand, goddess of the market. The film is a journey through the life of the author, narrated by ayn rand her self. Written, produced and directed by firsttime helmer michael paxton, ayn rand. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Ayn rand article about ayn rand by the free dictionary. The documentary is a collection of auto, video and photographs taken through out ayn rands and used to illustrate her life story. Mar 15, 2012 ayn rand in her own words trailer youtube movies. The name of ayn rand is used to tarnish the likes of paul ryan. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. In her own words 2011 the renowned author discusses her inspirations and influences through recollections and reflections. In 2011 ayn rand in her own words was released by entertainment one. Mayhew presents her conception of humor and shows its connection to basic issues in objectivism, e.
Ayn rand alisa zinovyevna rosenbaum, february 2, 1905 march 6, 1982 was a russianborn american writer, screenwriter, playwright and philosopher she published several popular books in the united states during the mid1900s, including her two bestselling novels, atlas shrugged and the fountainhead, plus we the living and anthem. Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rands own recollections and reflections, providing a new understanding of her inspirations and influences. Apr 05, 2011 directed by robert anderson, john little. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Ayn rand in her own words, an autobiographical documentary of the life of acclaimed author ayn rand, in her own words. This 2011 biographic documentary chronicles the life of american writer and philosopher ayn rand, the founder of the philosophical discipline known as objectivism who has made a resurgence in recent years among conservative and libertarian politicians. All of us can observe our ability to focus in operation. It is in their statements on morality that the individualist thinkers have floundered and. Mar 15, 2012 the gripping story of the acclaimed author of atlas shrugged and the fountainhead in her own words.
In her own words video 2011 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ayn rand wrote lucid, vibrant prose, which doesnt require clarification. Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this. I am thinking of her ridiculous and cruel essays in the romantic manifesto. Throughout this site youll find a wealth of material about ayn rands philosophy and its application in everyday life. That which you call your soul or spirit is your consciousness, and that which you call free will is your minds freedom to think or not, the only will you have, your only freedom, the choice that controls all the choices you make and determines your life and your character. From ayn rand s appearance on the johnny carson show 1967. To date thousands have seen this film and continue to rave about it. Its stated goal is to spearhead a cultural renaissance that will reverse the antireason, anti. If you have some very specific topics youd like to know rands opinion on, or if youd like to browse and sample her work, check out the ayn rand lexicon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ayn rand and the world she made. In her own words the 2011 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rands own recollections and reflections, and draws upon neverbeforeseen or heard materials from the archives of the ayn rand estate. They are real, they are able to break through, to be felt, to haunt us. When you find a particularly interesting passage, look up the essay and book. Objectivism from a to z, which is available free online. Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rand s own recollections and reflections, providing a new understanding of her inspirations and influences.
Included is ayn rand talking about her childhood as far back as she could remember. Revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this unprecedented film weaves together ayn rands own. Epstein was a writer and fellow at the ayn rand institute, a nonprofit organization in irvine, california that promotes ayn rand s novels and her philosophy of objectivism, between 2004 and 2011. Poor thing, she never realized how much she had in common with other fascists and i use that word not in the careless colloquial sense, but very advisedly. Jun 29, 2010 we observe it through introspection, the inward perception of our own conscious processes. Ayn rand and the american right, jennifer burns tells the story. But her writings can be understood on different levels, and mining them fully is a demanding enterprise. How to aid and accelerate the process of gaining a deeper understanding is the subject of this illuminating lecture. The gripping story of the acclaimed author of atlas shrugged and the fountainhead in her own words. A philosophy of literature is a collection of essays regarding the nature of art by the philosopher ayn rand. Nov 06, 2011 ayn rand in her own words, an autobiographical documentary of the life of acclaimed author ayn rand, in her own words.
Rand called this ability focus and called the choice to focus the choice to think. Select free copies of her fiction and nonfiction are available exclusively for students and student clubs. Ayn rand and the world she made kindle edition by heller, anne c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Ayn rand in her own words dvd by ayn rand revealing the surprising life story of one of the worlds most influential minds, this documentary film weaves together ayn rands own recollections and reflections, providing a new understanding of her inspirations and influences. May 25, 2011 ayn rand, in her ignorance and sentimentality, glorified the individual above all other values. A sense of life is a flux of events, ideas, emotions and accomplishmentsall combining to create a portrait of one womans genius and point of view.
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