Ayn Rand with Tom Snyder

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Ayn Rand and Classical Liberalism

Prof. Jennifer Burns discusses the role of Ayn Rand within the classical liberal tradition.

An Ayn Rand Moment

Two major new books on Ayn Rand testify to the continuing impact of America's most influential novelist of ideas. Sales of Rand's books have been impressive for 66 years — more than 25 million — and have recently surged, perhaps in response to the dramatic increase in government intrusion into the free market. Rand remains a major influence on both libertarian and conservative communities, and these two new studies illustrate the growing scholarly interest in her impact. Jennifer Burns, a professor of history at the University of Virginia, looks at the development of Rand's ideas and her alliances — and clashes — with other intellectual and political figures. New York writer Anne Heller draws on original research in Russia, dozens of interviews with Rand's relatives and acquaintances, and previously unexamined archives to develop the first complete and independent biography. Please join us for a forum and book signing. About one hour. The best source to buy these books, as usual, is Fr33minds.com. Ayn Rand and the World She Made can be ordered here. And the Burns book, Goddess of the Market, may be ordered from this page, Fr33minds on average, tends to be cheaper than Amazon or Laissez Faire, and profits go into furthering the libertarian philosophy.

50th Anniversary Atlas Shrugged

Barbara Branden speaks on the occassion of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Two parts about 16 minutes.

The Fountainhead (court room speech)

Excerpt from the film version of The Fountainhead. About 6 minutes, this is the court room speech by Howard Roark.

Nathaniel Branden on Ayn Rand and Objectivism

Nathaniel Branden discusses his years with Ayn Rand. About 29 minutes.