Objectivism, Leonard Peikoff
Objectivism, Leonard Peikoff
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Objectivism
The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

Author: Leonard Peikoff

Narrator: Johanna Ward

Unabridged: 19 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

This brilliantly conceived and wellorganized book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976, prepared with the help of Ayn Rand and entitled The Philosophy of Objectivism. Ayn Rand said of these lectures: Until or unless I write a comprehensive treatise on my philosophy, Dr. Peikoffs course is the only authorized presentation of the entire theoretical structure of objectivismthat is, the only one that I know to be fully accurate.As Rands designated heir and foremost interpreter, Peikoff here reveals both the abstract fundamentals of objectivism and its practical applications, covering topics from certainty to money, from logic to art. With much new material that Rand offered only in private conversations with Peikoff, these clear, cogent chapters illuminate objectivism and its creator with startling clarity.

About Leonard Peikoff

Leonard Peikoff is universally recognized as the preeminent Rand scholar writing today. He worked closely with Ayn Rand for thirty years and was designated by her as heir to her estate. He has taught philosophy at Hunter College, Long Island University, and New York University. Peikoff for many years lectured on Rand’s philosophy throughout the country. He lives in Southern California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ben on February 03, 2008

This is by far the most systematic explanation of Objectivism anyone is ever likely to get. While there is nothing here that can't be found in Ayn Rand's numerous essays and fictional novels this book collects all of the thoughts and puts them in order so that they are easier to understand for those......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on March 23, 2009

Pretty much all the questions I still had about Objectivism were cleared up after reading this book.......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on January 20, 2018

2012 Reading It was a delight revisiting this book. It has been a long time since I've methodically considered all of Objectivism straight through. I was surprised how many new thoughts re-reading triggered, particularly in metaphysics and epistemology. I was also captivated by the historical perspect......more

Goodreads review by Vinaysheel on February 09, 2017

This is a must read book for any Objectivist. We think we have everything figured out, every dot connected. OPAR can make you reconsider. Another positive thing that I can add is that the first chapters can be used as an introduction to ITOE (Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology) since the latte......more

Goodreads review by Matt on November 03, 2010

A thrilling read. The only authoritative work on Ayn Rand's system of thought.......more

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