A Companion to Ayn Rand

Download or read book A Companion to Ayn Rand written by Allan Gotthelf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-08 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume to offer a comprehensive scholarly treatment of Rand’s entire corpus (including her novels, her philosophical essays, and her analysis of the events of her times), this Companion provides vital orientation and context for scholars and educated readers grappling with a controversial and understudied thinker whose enduring influence on American (and world) culture is increasingly recognized. The first publication to provide an in-depth scholarly treatment ranging over the whole of Rand’s corpus Provides informed contextual analysis for scholars in a variety of disciplines Presents original research on unpublished material and drafts from the Rand archives in California Features insightful and fair-minded interpretations of Rand’s controversial positions