I’ve read all of Ayns stuff. I agree with most, but not all. It is with what I don’t agree with that I come to this forum to hash out with ya’all- in an open arena. I call it an arena instead of a forum because I think Ayn would have approved of the idea. The struggle for a rational life in this world has always been a battle, and I hereby enter the arena! 
I love the truth and that is my basis for respect for Ayn and her fellow travelers.
Cheers!
With respect,
The student.
Did you see the introduction thread? Anyway, its nice to have you here.
(edit: I see the thread has been moved)
Did you see the introduction thread? Anyway, its nice to have you here.
(edit: I see the thread has been moved)
Nonetheless, you will find me in the politics/current events board.
Thanks moderator, for putting this where it belongs.
…“its nice to have you here.”
Btw, I tried to edit to add a thank you for your gracious welcome, but I can’t figure out how to edit. Not all students are all that bright, alas. But I’m learning. Thanks.
I’ve read all of Ayns stuff.
Were you on a first-name basis with Miss Rand?
Were you on a first-name basis with Miss Rand?
She did not know me, but I feel I know her (r.i.p.). It’s like calling the governor of California by his first name. Is it wrong to do so? I hope you didn’t find it disrespectful, it wasn’t meant that way.
The disrespectful types generally call her “Ann” Rand.
Actually, since she was a philosopher and is no longer alive, anyone who did not know her personally may properly refer to her simply as “Rand.” Since she was a novelist, one may also refer to her by her full name, “Ayn Rand.” Peikoff, and others who knew her personally, often refer to her as “Miss Rand,” which is appropriate given their relationship, although I see no reason why Objectivists who did not know her should do the same. One does not refer to “Mr. Aristotle,” or “Mr. Locke,” or even, “Mr. Washington.”
However, I am told that at the University of Virginia, they still refer to “Mr. Jefferson.”
I don’t think it appropriate to refer to anyone who deserves respect by his first name, unless one knows/knew the person closely.