Going Galt - interview on PJTV

G8rMom7 · Post by **G8rMom7** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:24 am

I've been more and more interested in the philosophy of Ayn Rand and the who moral selfishness thing. I'm not completely on board simply because they see religion as a "negative" of sorts and I just think that it is the church's job to be socially responsible (not the gov'ts). Anyway, this was an interesting interview with a guy from the Atlas Society. Now I just have to go read Atlas Shrugged if I can ever get the chance. It seems like this philosophy is attractive to many people, whether they are left, right or center.

http://www.pjtv.com/v/3237

TheTodd · Post by **TheTodd** » Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:26 pm

I've read a fair amount of her stuff and I like it. The Fountainhead is a good book to start with. It's a good story that mixes in much of her philosophy. Atlas Shrugged preaches a bit more and isn't as good of a story. You can sign also check out the Ayn Rand Institute:

http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index&cvridirect=true

I'm a big believer in her philosophy on altruism.

G8rMom7 · Post by **G8rMom7** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:17 am

Funny Todd, because as I learn about her, I thought of you. Just from things you've posted, I guessed you would sort of be in line with this kind of thinking. It's definitely interesting. I've read that Brangelina are into Ayn Rand and Angelina especially has been trying to get a film of Atlas Shrugged made. Don't know if it's true.

TheTodd · Post by **TheTodd** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 11:31 am

Just Googled it and it appears your are correct:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480239/

annarborgator · Post by **annarborgator** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:19 pm

I absolutely loved The Fountainhead.