In a rare interview with Tom Snyder, author-philosopher Ayn Rand describes epistemology: how to know things, and her particular philosophical system which she calls Objectivism. She shares how her ideas contrast with other philosophies and established systems of morals and ethics such as those proposed by religions. She is a particular critic of altruism in society, of religious faith without the benefit of evidence, and of Immanuel Kant’s ideas.
Although her ideas have been received both acclaim and wide criticism, Rand’s talk nevertheless remains very fascinating and relevant to this day.
I have read Rand’s Anthem a couple of years ago. I thought all along that it is about Communism. Maybe it has another context. I have to read Rand’s other books, along with the “book with the longer title.”
The book you’ve read: Anthem–is actually one of the rarer of Rand’s books.
Most of her fiction is a criticism of collectivism (e.g. communism) and all of Rand’s heroes are egoists and individualists.
Checkout the monologue from The Fountainhead in the previous post to get a taste.