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Tag: Ayn Rand

0 Television/Film Philosophy

'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' build on Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead,' then blow up her ideas

PJ Grisar in Forward · 30 Sep

Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" serve as cinematic critiques of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, contesting the notion that individual achievement should prioritize selfishness over communal benefit.

0 Philosophy Literature

Atlas Schlepped

Gary Saul Morson in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Sep

Ayn Rand, known for her novels emphasizing radical individualism and capitalism, is explored through the lens of her Russian intellectual roots in an article by Gary Saul Morson, based on Alexandra Popoff's biography.

0 Culture Literature

A Cancellation Trilogy

Sheluyang Peng in Tablet · 23 Sep

Censorship, particularly through cancel culture, is a significant theme in contemporary literature, especially among Jewish authors who have a historical awareness of scapegoating.

0 Literature History

Jewish Lives · 7 Aug

Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a prominent American writer known for her bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, which advocated for American capitalism, individualism, and creativity.

0 Culture Politics

How Ayn Rand, Emerson and Thoreau perverted the American Dream

Dan Friedman in Forward · 4 Apr 2023

Dan Friedman's article explores Alissa Quart's critique of the self-reliant American Dream in her book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream."

0 Politics Philosophy

Why the Ayn Rand Institute getting a federal handout is the Rand-iest thing ever

Forward · 7 Jul 2020

In this piece, PJ Grisar explores the decision of the Ayn Rand Institute, known for its criticism of government intervention and entitlements, to accept between $350,000 to $1 million in federal aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Navy Is Disciplining Sailors With Ayn Rand (Yes, Really)

Forward · 26 Dec 2018

The U.S. Navy is shifting away from traditional punitive measures like the bread and water diet for disciplinary purposes, a method criticized for its inhumanity.

0 Culture Literature

How Spider-Man’s Non-Jewish Co-Creator Helped Me Rediscover My Faith

Jay Deitcher in Tablet · 10 Jul 2018

The writer reflects on how discovering the Jewish background of comic creators such as Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Stan Lee helped him embrace his heritage while reconnecting with his faith.

0 Culture Art

Chomsky, Rand, Marx And Musk Argue About Technology In New Puppet Show

Forward · 17 Apr 2018

Mexican artist Pedro Reyes debuts a puppet show titled Manufacturing Mischief at MIT, featuring mini versions of Noam Chomsky, Karl Marx, Ayn Rand, and Elon Musk engaging in discussions about technology and ideology.

0 Culture Politics

Should We Give Ayn Rand A Second Chance? Tony Award-Winning Director Says Yes.

Forward · 22 Nov 2017

Ivo van Hove, a celebrated Belgian director, advocates revisiting Ayn Rand's work, particularly "The Fountainhead," as he prepares to introduce his theatrical adaptation of the novel to a U.S. audience.

0 Culture Philosophy

Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever

Anne Cohen in Forward · 15 Jan 2015

Ayn Rand, known for her staunch individualism and capitalist philosophy, demonstrated these values even in personal interactions with her family, as evidenced by a letter she wrote to her niece, Connie, in 1949.