Category Archives: Philosophy

Atlas Shrugged essay contest

Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Philosophy, Writing | 2 Comments | November 27, 2012

I’m proud to say that I participated in the Ayn Rand Institute‘s Atlas Shrugged essay contest 2012, and placed second. The essay I entered is below: Topic: Choose the scene in Atlas Shrugged that is most meaningful to you. Analyze that scene … Continue reading →

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Thank you Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Fountainhead, Objectivism, Philosophy | 10 Comments | November 27, 2011

There is one thing I regret, more than anything else in the world. It’s that Ayn Rand died years before I was born. This post should have been a mail to her. These words are for her. For those of … Continue reading →

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Of philosophies and kings

Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Philosophy, Politics, Terry Pratchett | 32 Comments | October 30, 2011

The kind of nation Ayn Rand was looking at, with complete private ownership of everything and no government interference whatsoever, will probably never become reality. In the current scenario it would just cause problems, and I don’t see anyone agreeing … Continue reading →

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