Ayn Rand has inspired individuals around the world to discard convention and pursue a better life. See for yourself what her philosophy is all about.
Who was Ayn Rand and what ideas did she advocate? There’s no better source than the novelist-philosopher herself. In these videos, the author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged discusses her life, her work, and her ideas—from her controversial critique of altruism to her uncompromising defense of capitalism.
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