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    Greg Lansing, MI, USA 08-19-08
    Greg Lansing, MI, USA 08-19-08 Member Since 2006
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    "I shrugged"

    Very thought provoking. Better to read on paper. She is either way smarter than me, or has a hard time putting her thoughts together in a million words or less. I chose this book because I wanted to read something by Ayn. This was among the thinnest. I liked it, but I thought it was a bit pretentious. I'm sure Ayn was great fun at parties.

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    5 of 14 people found this review helpful
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    Nick Morris, CT, United States 10-23-05
    Nick Morris, CT, United States 10-23-05
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    "Defines our times"

    Apologia for sociopathy. Brilliant and pitifully misguided.

    Want to know why the modern world is such a mess? Read this for a description of how to get there. "The Fountainhead" is another. For the comic book version, save some time and hair-pulling and read "Anthem."

    The term "ethics" when referring to Ayn Rand is Orwellian.

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    17 of 76 people found this review helpful
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    John Batesville, AR, USA 06-12-05
    John Batesville, AR, USA 06-12-05
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    "Altruism?"

    Selflessness is not a behavior by which morality is quantified. It's just a truth about existance which must be considered for the sake of tranquility. This book is just junk piled onto junk. A total waste.

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    12 of 73 people found this review helpful
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