Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

This brilliantly conceived and organized book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976, entitled "The Philosophy of Objectivism." The lectures were attended by Ayn Rand, who helped prepare them and also joined Peikoff in answering questions. Ayn Rand said of these lectures: "Until or unless I write a comprehensive treatise on my philosophy, Dr. Peikoff's course is the only authorized presentation of the entire theoretical structure of Objectivism - that is, the only one that I know of my own knowledge to be fully accurate."

“"A revelation...Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator...He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader."-- Detroit Free Press”

-A revelation...Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator...He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader.---Detroit Free Press Praise for Leonard Peikoff -Offers a truly revolutionary idea...The book is clear, tight, disciplined, beautifully structured, and brilliantly reasoned. Its style is clear and hard as crystal--and as sparkling... As to my personal reaction, I can express it best by paraphrasing a line from Atlas Shrugged: 'It's so wonderful to see a great, new, crucial achievement which is not mine!'---Ayn Rand -Extraordinarily perceptive...frightening insights...Everyone concerned with the collectivist trend in today's world should read this book.---Alan Greenspan -A fascinating weave of German history, philosophic determinism, and Objectivist polemic.---Chicago Tribune "A revelation...Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator...He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader."--Detroit Free Press Praise for Leonard Peikoff "Offers a truly revolutionary idea...The book is clear, tight, disciplined, beautifully structured, and brilliantly reasoned. Its style is clear and hard as crystal--and as sparkling... As to my personal reaction, I can express it best by paraphrasing a line from Atlas Shrugged: 'It's so wonderful to see a great, new, crucial achievement which is not mine!'"--Ayn Rand "Extraordinarily perceptive...frightening insights...Everyone concerned with the collectivist trend in today's world should read this book."--Alan Greenspan "A fascinating weave of German history, philosophic determinism, and Objectivist polemic."--Chicago Tribune A revelation...Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator...He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader. Detroit Free Press Praise for Leonard Peikoff Offers a truly revolutionary idea The book is clear, tight, disciplined, beautifully structured, and brilliantly reasoned. Its style is clear and hard as crystal and as sparkling As to my personal reaction, I can express it best by paraphrasing a line fromAtlas Shrugged: It s so wonderful to see a great, new, crucial achievement which is not mine! Ayn Rand Extraordinarily perceptive frightening insights Everyone concerned with the collectivist trend in today s world should read this book. Alan Greenspan A fascinating weave of German history, philosophic determinism, and Objectivist polemic. Chicago Tribune"

Leonard Peikoff is the preeminent Ayn Rand scholar writing today. He worked closely with Rand in New York City for thirty years and was designated by her as heir to her estate. He has taught philosophy at several places, including Hunter College and New York University. Dr. Peikoff is the author of The DIM Hypothesis: Why the Lights of the West Are Going Out and The Cause of Hitler's Germany. He grew up in Western Canada and now lives in Southern California. He also hosted the national radio talk show -Philosophy: Who Needs It.-

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