Ayn Rand Institute discussion

Hi everyone,

Glad to be a part of the group. I'm a libertarian looking into reading about Objectivism from a non-fiction perspective.

I've heard a lot of good things about Peikoff's
Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand. Would that be the one?

Thanks in advance!

Yes, that is an excellent book! I have read all of Miss Rand`s fiction and non-fiction books and also all of Dr. Peikoff`s. You have a lot of great reading ahead of you. Her philosophy changed my life!

Also check out "Loving Life: The Morality Of Self-Interest And The Facts That Support It" by Craig Biddle...and, "Objectivism In One Lesson" by Andrew Bernstein.
I also highly recommend "The Virtue Of Selfishness" by Ayn Rand herself.

I would start with "Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology", http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Ob... . Peikoff's book is excellent, but a long and detailed read.

If you are interested in politics/economics I would go with "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal." If ethics/morality is your thing then "The Virtue of Selfishness" for sure.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your feedback.

I have to say I began reading Peikoff's a few days ago. I'm totally hooked. Really detailed, but I'm used to that sort of books and I in fact value meticulosity. It so carefully lays every stone of the foundation; I'm really enjoying it.

I will keep coming back to this post to get the rest of reads you suggest.

Thanks again!

Don't forget The Letters of Ayn Rand edited by Michael S. Berliner. I really enjoyed reading Miss Rand's letters.

I'd say The Virtue of Selfishness is a great way to to start then you can get into Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. Though I haven't read any of Dr. Piekoff's work though I am interested in The DIM Hypothesis!

not sure if this fits, but I loved The Romantic Manifesto!

Both are excellent reads. I would suggest "Free Market Revolution" first. Although, you can never go wrong with any of Miss Rand's books.

Hi all,

I've just finished reading Peikoff's 'Objectivism'. It is a great, very detailed book which definetly makes for a wonderful introduction to Objectivism.

I've seen several recommendations of 'Virtue of Selfishness', so I've decided for that one next. I understand it is morality/ethics based, which is a good choice for me. Econ-wise, I have done much more reading in the austrian way, so the doubts are fewer.

This was a great book, I'll let you know all about 'Virtue of Selfishness'.