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  • Objectivism

  • The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
  • By: Leonard Peikoff
  • Narrated by: Johanna Ward
  • Length: 19 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (481 ratings)

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Objectivism

By: Leonard Peikoff
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This brilliantly conceived book is based on a lecture course given by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in 1976 entitled, "The Philosophy of Objectivism". The lectures were attended by Ayn Rand, who helped prepare them and who also joined Peikoff in answering questions. Ayn Rand said of these lectures: "Until or unless I write a comprehensive treatise on my philosophy, Dr. Peikoff's course is the only authorized presentation of the entire theoretical structure of objectivism; that is, the only one that I know of my own knowledge to be fully accurate."

Peikoff, as Rand's foremost interpreter, here reveals both the abstract fundamentals of objectivism and its practical applications, with much new material that Rand offered only in private conversations with Peikoff.

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"A revelation. Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator....He brings the most difficult intellectual ideas within the grasp of the general reader....An awesome intellectual experience." (Detroit Free Press)

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Mind Cleaner--This book unleashed my super mind...now I can think clearly

This book is a must read for the independant knowledge seeker who wants a map to think clearly & potently about all the important aspects of human life. You'll for sure be further ahead of your peers who are confused & conquered by 3,000 years of Political & religious dupery among the slaved masses...This book will help you Breakout towards your life of Health Love & Wealth rapidly. Thank you to Leonard & Ayn with much love & respect for your work

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excellent

perfectly read. illuminated my understanding of objectivism. very enjoyable, and easy to follow. highly recommended

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fascinating content, but annoying voice

brilliant theories, just too much and too difficult to listen "on the go"

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absolutely amazing!

i have read all rand's books and finally realized there was no comprehensive overview of her entire system. i found this book, and i am so happy i did!

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Beautifully read and mentally refreshing

Rand's philosophy, compiled by Peikoff seeks to explain reality as it is and does so from nothing. The logic is perfection. The form; well reasoned. She is able to cleanly establish the moral imperative to allow the individual optimal freedoms that they may be free to create advancements that guide man to their optimal flourishing. Basically, she is as right as it is possible to be given then knowledge that we have about reality. Additionally, the narration made it easy to follow and engaging even though material with this formal a structure is often drab. Peikoff's compilation makes the logical steps from "I am a being which thinks living in a knowable world" to the ramifications of this statement, that man's greatest purpose is his own flourishing. It was an excellent piece and I recommend this book for everyone, but especially those who cannot see why freedom and the free exchange of goods is necessary for a successful society.

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Beacon for Reason

A must after reading Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, or if you want to find happiness in life and the well thought logic behind the Objectivism ethic. Very well presented and performed.

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Great Listen

Great philosophies, typical Ayn Rand. Definitely something you have to listen to again and again and again and again.

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Fantastic Comprehensive Classic Spoken Well

What did you love best about Objectivism?

The applied Objectivist virtues where the rubber of philosophy meets the road of our lives.

What does Johanna Ward bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her reading of this essential Objectivist text gives it a serious energy and cadence that from reading it I didn't impart. The sound quality and her voice are good; she is precise and gives the impression of being knowledgeable about the subject. She is far better than most I've heard on audible.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

In one setting of 20 hours this is probably not advised but for a daily commute of an hour each day you can zoom through this. I played at 1.25x speed which is enough of a pickup to still understand the crucial details of the material but I wouldn't advise going much faster unless you are a savant.

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For a western world lost in post modernism

A life philosophy more hopeful and an alternative to stoicism. Concepts illustrated in novels Atlas Shrugged and the Fountainhead, among other works by Ayn Rand. A must for readers of productivity non fiction. This is a philosophy with volition and reason as its cornerstones. A much needed work to be rediscovered in a western world lost in postmodernism

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Magnífico. Lectura absolutamente recomendable.

El libro es una compilación de toda la filosofía de Ayn Rand, perfectamente ordenada dentro de la lógica filosófica, empezando por la metafísica y la epistemología (de la que parte toda la filosofía objetivista), y siguiendo con la ética, la política y el arte.
El libro está estructurado y construido igual que su filosofía, de forma sólida y coherente.
Debo decir que la aportación de Leonard Peikoff es principalmente compiladora (que no es poco) y no interpretativa de la filosofía objetivista.
Absolutamente recomendable, tanto para los interesados en la filosofía de Ayn Rand como para los amantes de la filosofía en general.
La lectura de Johanna Ward es francamente buena y se entiende muy bien aunque uno no tenga un nivel de inglés precisamente nativo.
En resumen, recomiendo sin reservas su lectura.

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