Ronald E. Merrill
Autor von Ayn Rand Explained: From Tyranny to Tea Party (Ideas Explained)
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As someone who has read most of Ayn Rand's fiction and non-fiction I was impressed with the depth of understanding and the insights of the author. She compares Ayn Rand's fiction with examples of other authors when relevant and explains clearly the development of the philosophical outlook represented by the characters in Rand's major works. She also presents some of the common criticisms of Ayn Rand's philosophical views in lucid prose that makes clear the nature of the issues and the power of Rand's ideas to refute them when they are properly understood. Above all, her presentation and discussion of the ideas and the views of critics of Ayn Rand show a reasonableness that demonstrates the true nature of Objectivist thought and honors her subject. This approach was refreshing and all too rare in an age when irrationality is held as the norm by many.
Ultimately, any explanation of Ayn Rand must focus on the power of ideas. These are presented clearly here and the reader is encouraged to read her work and think for himself about the value of those ideas. The nature of Ayn Rand's ideas is presented in a way that I found engaging and hopeful. I believe that readers both new to Rand and those who have read much of her work will benefit from the insights provided in Ayn Rand Explained.… (mehr)