Author Study: Ayn Rand
These sites are about the Russian born author Ayn Rand that wrote “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged.” Learn about her life and writings as well as her philosophy on objectivism.
Grades
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Links
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The Ayn Rand Institute
This site is the Center for the Advancement of Objectivism. This site also sponsors contests for high school and college students.
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Ayn Rand: A Brief Biography
Read this story of the life of Ayn Rand. Click on "Photo Gallery" or "Timeline" for more information on Ayn Rand.
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Leonard Peikoff: Philosopher of Objectivism
Read excerpts from Peikoff's book "Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand."
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Ayn Rand Centenary
This site celebrates the 100 year anniversary of Ayn Rand's birth in 1905.
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We the Living: Film Classic by Ayn Rand
Learn about the book written by Ayn Rand and the movie. NOTE: This site includes a video clip, which leads to YouTube.
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The Ayn Rand Society
Learn about this society and scroll down for an overview of objectivism.
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Ayn Rand: Anti-Communism and the Left
This site has a discussion on the "shallowness" of objectivism.
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The Objectivist Center
This site promotes Rand's philosophy of objectivism. NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site leads to websites with discussion boards. (forums, message boards, etc.)
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Ayn Rand
Read this article by Stephen Hicks of Rockford College, Department of Philosophy.
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NPR: Ayn Rand's Conservative Call Echoes Today
Listen to this interview with author Anne C. Heller, who wrote a biography of Ayn Rand. Read a brief excerpt from her book "Ayn Rand and the World She Made."
