Objectivism

The Philosophy of Ayn Rand

By: Leonard Peikoff

Narrated by: Johanna Ward

Length: 19 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©1991 Leonard Peikoff (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"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)

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.

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

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.

Well presented

The book is presented very well, with one minor caveat: the narrator breezes through difficult abstractions too quickly at parts. Perhaps it is the terse nature of a philosophy text. Make sure to have your rewind button handy!

It's The Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

What did you love best about Objectivism?

The lifting of the vail from over my eyes.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Altruism is a recipe for relinquishment of control over yourself to others and failed dreams.

Brilliant

This book is paradigm shifting.

Objectivism may be the most powerful philosophical system ever.


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To everyone who's been told not read Ayn Rand.

After this book you will know why there has been such a campaign in the media against her. Her logic is impeccable that her ideas are considered dangerous. In fully presenting her philosophy she absolutely destroys the philosophical arguments of both the right and the left. Objectivism has the logical and moral high ground over every major philosophy ever created.

The very best overview of Objectivism

If you identified with the heroes of Atlas Shrugged and want to fully explore the philosophical principles on which they were based, this is a great book. There are quite a few good books and lectures available on Ayn Rand's philosphy of Objectivism, but this is by far the best. It starts with the foundation of human understanding and develops the philosophy using self-evident logic and reason. The author does an excellent job of capturing Ayn Rand's compelling philosophy for living a non-contradictory life. If you're going to read only one book about objectivism, this is the one to read and was fully endorsed by Ayn Rand.

Great listening.

Great, great philosophy, it changed and improved my life for the better. Beware two things. First, at least for me was not very easy to grasp every concepts and the overall significance. I had to listen several times. Secondly puts in doubt the cardinals beliefs of your religion whether it'd be Christian, or otherwise. Thanks Ayn Rand!!!

this is an amazing book

I really love this book.It's got everything in it.learned how to figure out my strugglestil I figure out this life I'm in.