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This brief text assists students in understanding Ayn Rand's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON AYN RAND is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.
On Ayn Rand FROM THE PUBLISHER
This brief text assists students in understanding Ayn Rand's philosophy and thinking so that they can more fully engage in useful, intelligent class dialogue and improve their understanding of course content. Part of the "Wadsworth Philosophers Series," (which will eventually consist of approximately 100 titles, each focusing on a single "thinker" from ancient times to the present), ON AYN RAND is written by a philosopher deeply versed in the philosophy of this key thinker. Like other books in the series, this concise book offers sufficient insight into the thinking of a notable philosopher better enabling students to engage the reading and to discuss the material in class and on paper.
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Booknews
Introduces undergraduate students in philosophy to Ayn Rand's philosophical thought. Overviews her life and intellectual development, then covers her Objectivist epistemology, giving attention to both her theory of perception and to her original theory of concepts. Other subjects covered include Objectivist ethics, Rand's moral theory and politics, and her aesthetics. Asides in the main text and endnotes offer material that will assist readers in placing Rand's thought relative to the thought of more familiar philosophical figures. Gotthelf is affiliated with The College of New Jersey and has held the highest office of the Ayn Rand Society since 1990. The book is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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