Ayn Rand

1. Ayn Rand Thomas Pappas Kyle Regan Inge Perry Lindsey Smith Megan Sweeney

2. Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism is a reaction to the principle that “Existence is identity” and she believes simply that “Existence Exits”. Rand believes that all knowledge is based upon deception. She also reacts to the meaning of being conscious by saying "to be conscious is to be conscious of something”. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectivism_(Ayn_Rand) • Her philosophy of Objectivism rejects the ethics of self-sacrifice and renunciation. • http://www.atlassociety.org/objectivism

3. Ayn Rand Website • Website: http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index • · Many different grade level options. • · Shows what events the institute is running. • · Shows what new books are out by what author. • · Essay contests for the books they display. • · Different tabs for what you’re looking for. (Student, teacher, reporter.) • · Shows different blogs. • · Ayn Rand’s biography. • · Her timeline. • · Send out newsletters • · Different clubs. • · Shows 16 other websites that are useful for other things related to Ayn Rand and her books. • ·

4. Ayn Rand says “objectivism holds that there is no greater moral goal than achieving happiness” • Quotes from Ayn Rand: “nature to be commanded, must be obeyed” • “man is an end in himself” • She says that “the protection of individual rights is the only proper purpose of government”

5. “The motive and purpose of my writing is the projection of an ideal man, not the philosophical enlightenment of my readers, it is not the beneficial influence which my novels may have on people, it is not the fact that my novels may help a reader’s intellectual development. They are merely consequences and effects, not first causes or prime movers.” The “portrayal of man as an end in himself---not as a means to any further end.” The “Greatest value I could ever offer. I approach literature as a child does: I write---and read---for the sake of the story. The complexity lies in the task of translating that attitude into adult terms.” “Since my purpose is the presentation of an ideal man, I had to define and present the conditions which make him possible and which his existence requires. Since man’s character is the product of his premises, I had to define and present the kind of premises and values that create the character of an ideal man and motivate his actions, which means that I had to define and present a rational code of ethics. Since man acts among and deals with other men, I had to present the kind of social system that makes it possible for ideal men to exist and to function---a free, productive, rational system which demands and rewards the best in every man, great or average, and which is, obviously, laissez-faire capitalism.”

6. Sources for 4 and 5 • http://www.atlassociety.org/what_is_objectivism • http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=objectivism_essentials • http://marktier.com/eclecticinvestor/politics/ayn-rand%E2%80%99s-unwarranted-animosity-towards-libertarians.html • http://hungryartist.tripod.com/id8.html

7. Facts on Ayn Rand • -some of her books that are like her book called “Atlas Shrugged” play a big role in politics to day • -Cultural idol and cult hero whose ideas changed the American cultural and political landscape • -Her ideas are again front and center as the ne White House faces this current economic crises • -Everything you need to know about how to fight recession can be found in her novel “Atlas Shrugged” • (facts above found at http://www.cnbc.com/id/32285949/Why_Ayn_Rand_Is_Still_Relevant)