realitycheck44 Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Hey I'm a tenth grade student who discovered Objectivism through Atlas Shrugged, which is currently my favorite book. I read it over the summer, after a recommendation from my mom. It's her favorite book, too. I don't think I have stopped thinking about the book since. It's amazing how much Collectivism you see in the news and people's ideas (especially teachers). Anyway, I am about to start reading The Fountainhead and then as much Ayn Rand as possible. Objectivism makes so much sense. Zak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles T. Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Welcome, Zak. Sounds like you have a wonderful mother. What are some parts of Atlas that stand out to you the most? What really "grabbed" you and made you say, "Yeah! That's what I was thinking." CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshRyan Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Welcome to the board! We seem to be getting a lot of great new younger members. I wish I had even heard of Ayn Rand in high school! You will love The Fountainhead and the rest of Rand's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Welcome to the forum! Yes, collectivism is everywhere and that's why people like you are so important to the future of the world. You have a wonderful journey of discovery ahead of you! I'm glad you've decided to share it with us and I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realitycheck44 Posted September 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Yes, my mom is great. The parts of Atlas Shrugged that really grabbed me were when Fransico d'Anconia talked about sex and why he wasn't a playboy because I know so many people who have sex at my school and I always knew the act wasn't wrong, but they reason and way they were doing it was. I also enjoyed John Galt's speech, especially the reasons for rejecting God and why sacrifice is the absence of virtue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RationalBiker Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Welcome to sanity on the internet!! It's frequently difficult to find... VES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prometheus Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 Welcome to the forum zak. I'm sure you are going to have a great time here. Don't hesitate to ask anything. Ash: Even I wish I had read The Fountainhead when I was in school. Dinesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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