I just discovered Ayn Rand and her philosophy and I am captivated. While I disagree with some of her ideas pertaining to G-d and spirituality I agree with her ideas pertaining to politics specifically capitalism and her rational approach to life.
I came across her today while reading New York magazine. The author sketched a brief biography and painted her in a rather harsh light. However despite the arguments that the author used against Ayn Rand and his negative portrayal of her character I found myself completely enraptured with this women and her philosophy of Objectivism.
She was an intense, opinionated, argumentative, and persuasive women. She detested emotionalism and was very rational. She rejected the ordinary and superficial. These are all characteristics I admire. For it is the passionate and logical that get one far. Because listening to our emotions and being swayed by moods is what sets us up for disaster. You have to have a clear and concise goal in mind. Logic is usually accurate and setting your mind to something is more reliable than setting your heart to something. Because emotions change and logic is eternal.
I came across her today while reading New York magazine. The author sketched a brief biography and painted her in a rather harsh light. However despite the arguments that the author used against Ayn Rand and his negative portrayal of her character I found myself completely enraptured with this women and her philosophy of Objectivism.
She was an intense, opinionated, argumentative, and persuasive women. She detested emotionalism and was very rational. She rejected the ordinary and superficial. These are all characteristics I admire. For it is the passionate and logical that get one far. Because listening to our emotions and being swayed by moods is what sets us up for disaster. You have to have a clear and concise goal in mind. Logic is usually accurate and setting your mind to something is more reliable than setting your heart to something. Because emotions change and logic is eternal.
So excuse me while I got to the library and take out The Fountainhead and other books by Ayn Rand. I suggest you do the same.
