@sourcerer That’s true. #TheFountainhead was originally published in 1947, though, so it’s not exactly “new.” Now would be a great time to catch up. 
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@sourcerer Here you go, buy #TheFountainhead now then read it over vacation after you sober up 
To understand why #AynRand’s #ethics of selfishness inspires millions of readers, we need to get beyond the popular conception of what #selfishness involves: https://NewIdeal.AynRand.org/can-selfishness-be-a-moral-ideal/
“Instead of callous climbers and exploiters, we find [in #TheFountainhead and #AtlasShrugged] individuals of integrity, purpose, and intelligence … who guide their lives by reason, pursue productive careers and take pride in themselves, their work, and their capacity to live.”
New Ideal · Can Selfishness Be a Moral Ideal?To understand why Ayn Rand’s ethics of selfishness inspires millions of readers, we need to get beyond the popular conception of what selfishness involves.
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btw, the name Roark is not remotely a coincidence
Any doubts the people running this firm all have luxury 'end-of-times' bunkers somewhere?
I am in possession of The Fountainhead.
"The Fountainhead?"
Yes, The Fountainhead.
"That Fountainhead?"
Yes, that Fountainhead.
"That one movie called The Fountainhead?"
Yes, that one movie called The Fountainhead?
"By Ayn Rand?"
Yes, by Ayn Rand.
"The Ayn Rand?"
Yes, the Ayn Rand.
"The philosopher, Ayn Rand?"
Yes, the philosopher, Ayn Rand. If you can call her "a philosopher."
"Are you one of her... *gulp*... fans?"
Hell no! I've watched The Fountainhead a long time ago, and I remember being entertained by the idiotic histrionics of the plot.
"Oh..."
Maybe, this time, for full effect, I'll watch it while high.
"I see. Well, nothing to see here. Carry on!"
Will do!
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@ricmac “By combining a distorted interpretation of #Nietzsche with a pretty accurate one of #AynRand, they end up with a belief that while 'God is dead’, the übermensch of the future can use pure reason to rise above traditional religious values and remake the world ‘in his own interests’.”
@Rushkoff is actually distorting *Rand.* She repudiated Nietzsche's ideas and removed much of his influence while revising #TheFountainhead: https://newideal.aynrand.org/nietzsches-influence-on-the-fountainhead/
New Ideal · Nietzsche’s Influence on “The Fountainhead”Scholarship makes it clear that Friedrich Nietzsche inspired Ayn Rand in certain ways in writing The Fountainhead; however, his formal philosophy left no mark on hers.
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@tawtovo #Musk, the #Guardian, and popular media all misunderstand #AynRand the same way, and you’re being taken along for the ride.
The #Nietzsche equivocation is the icing on the cake—Rand admired his poetic sense early on but had explicitly repudiated his philosophy and deliberately went about removing much of his influence while revising drafts of #TheFountainhead: https://newideal.aynrand.org/nietzsches-influence-on-the-fountainhead/
New Ideal · Nietzsche’s Influence on “The Fountainhead”Scholarship makes it clear that Friedrich Nietzsche inspired Ayn Rand in certain ways in writing The Fountainhead; however, his formal philosophy left no mark on hers.
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@DrHyde I suppose you (along with the #ModernLibrary) prefer #JamesJoyce? https://newideal.aynrand.org/a-tale-of-two-novels/
The list from that editorial (https://sites.prh.com/modern-library-top-100) had a solicited correspondence from what’s now the Columbia Publishing Course. The latter’s director said at the time, “Our list reflects a young, more #feminist crowd. [It] shows a difference of age and taste.”
#AynRand’s #TheFountainhead was #43 and #AtlasShrugged was #92: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1998/7/24/class-ranks-top-100-novels-of/
New Ideal · A Tale of Two NovelsThe culture wars reflect the clash between the intellectual establishment and the American people.
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@DrHyde I assure you #TheFountainhead is both intellectually nutritious and aesthetically delicious: https://aynrand.org/novels/the-fountainhead/
AynRand.orgThe Fountainhead - AynRand.org
In a world of cynicism and endless calls for self-sacrifice, #AynRand’s #TheFountainhead is a profound source of inspiration. Young people in particular need a “confirmation of the spirit of youth, proclaiming man’s glory, showing how much is possible,” as Rand observed.
“There are very few guideposts to find. The Fountainhead is one of them.”
Register today to hear about the impact of this life-changing novel—and how together, we can bring it to more young people: https://hubs.la/Q028gnw60
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This month: What is the actual relationship between famed #architect #FrankLloydWright and #AynRand’s fictional hero Howard Roark from her novel #TheFountainhead?
https://newideal.aynrand.org/howard-roark-and-frank-lloyd-wright/
New Ideal - Reason | Individualism | Capitalism -Howard Roark and Frank Lloyd Wright - New Ideal - Reason | Individualism | CapitalismWhat are the actual relationships between the famed architect and Rand's fictional hero?
Watch the Oscar-nominated #biography #documentary “#AynRand: A Sense of Life” FREE by logging in to the #Kanopy streaming service with your public #library card or #university account:
https://www.kanopy.com/product/ayn-rand
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/woFY7LhVlKo
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