Ayn Rand

Equality discovers electricity by working in a secret tunnel outside the City. He experiments with wires, glass, and metal until he finally creates a functioning light bulb. This breakthrough revolutionizes his understanding of science and leads him to discover other technological advancements.

In "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, imagery is vividly used to describe the oppressive society in which the protagonist lives. For example, the shattered image of a man's body on the pyre symbolizes the destruction of individuality. The image of a tunnel symbolizes the path to freedom and enlightenment. The image of light breaking through the darkness symbolizes hope and the triumph of the human spirit.

In chapter 11, the great discovery Equality makes is simply the word "I". And not just the word "I" but also self-respect and independence. He understands now that he, and no one else for that matter, belong to a greater society but to something even greater then that.

"Anthem" by Ayn Rand has sold millions of copies worldwide since its original publication in 1938. However, exact figures on the number of copies sold are not readily available.

Ayn Rand believed that human survival was dependent on individuals pursuing their own rational self-interest, embracing their own happiness and well-being as the ultimate moral purpose. She emphasized the importance of individual freedom, reason, and productivity in achieving personal success and societal progress.

There are rumors that she was. However, her philosophy places no moral burden on anyone to follow vegetarianism. Rights, according to her, are derived from the capacity to reason. In contrast philosophers like Peter singer argue that rights come from the capacity to feel pain and that the higher the intelligence the greater this capacity. Thus, he argues, a utilitarian calculus should include relative intelligence of the experiencer of pain or pleasure in addition to the traditional factors (remoteness/propinquity, likelihood, duration etc..). Rand argues that animals cannot reason and thus have no rights. However, as Rand is a consequentialist one could make the point from her logic that an extremely intelligent animal has rights if it can reason. She would therefore argue that that animal has an obligation to itself first and should not allow itself to be harmed by humans. She would in fact reject the idea that intelligent animals should have a mentality of submission to humans if they are in fact smart enough to have such a mentality. However, Rand's arguments for selfishness do not exclude one from being a vegetarian as a matter of preferential taste or for one's own health. I personally doubt that Rand was a vegetarian as she personally scorned those who did not take as much pleasure in life as possible. She may have not liked the taste of meat but that doesn't mean that she would refuse to eat it if she was aware that it was highly healthful or pleasurable. Assuming she follows her own philosophy of course.

So if your definition of a vegetarian is about someone who avoids meat because they don't want to cause undo harm to animals then I doubt it.

Leonard Peikoff, a major proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, has not publicly commented on the new Atlas Shrugged movies. His focus is primarily on promoting Rand's ideas through his writings, lectures, and the Ayn Rand Institute.

Yes, Ayn Rand criticized altruism as a moral code that promotes self-sacrifice and placing the needs of others above one's own interests. She believed that altruism could lead to a culture that enables the weak to exploit the strong through guilt and dependency. Rand's philosophy emphasized rational self-interest and individualism as virtues.

On page 38 of "Anthem," the character traits of individualism, curiosity, and defiance are revealed. The protagonist's inner thoughts reflect a desire for self-discovery and a rebellious spirit against the society's collectivist norms.

Ayn Rand was a female author and philosopher known for her works such as "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead."

There is no concrete evidence that Ayn Rand was on welfare. However, there are claims suggesting that she may have received social security benefits towards the end of her life, despite her philosophical opposition to government assistance.

The discovery of electricity in "Anthem" is highly significant because it symbolizes Prometheus' act of rebellion against the oppressive society by bringing light and knowledge to the people. It represents progress, individualism, and liberation from the constraints of collectivism. The discovery of electricity ultimately leads to the protagonist's realization of self-worth and independence.

Ayn Rand uses first-person narrative in the form of journal entries to tell the story in "Anthem." The protagonist, Equality 7-2521, records his thoughts and experiences as he navigates a dystopian society that suppresses individuality and personal freedom. This form allows readers to gain insight into Equality's inner thoughts and feelings as he rebels against the oppressive social order.

Even though the back of the album gives credit to The Fountainhead, Neil Peart has actually said that the song's themes and meaning is more like Anthem. You should read it, the stories are very similar. All about objectivism and thinking for yourself.

Ayn Rand's "Anthem" and Ken Kesey's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" both analyze the human ego.

Rand shows the power of the ego through Equality 7-2521, who realizes at the end that he is his own person, instead of adhering to the rule of collectivism set in his society.

Kesey tests the human ego in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by showing the battle between two huge egos: Nurse Ratched's and Randle Patrick McMurphy's. Both characters want to be the "top dog," and know only one of them will be chosen.

At the end of both novels, the character comes to some sort of realization about his ego (Equality 7-2521, Chief Bromden).

The first edition stated "First Printing" on the copyright page and had the code 10/57 on the front flap of the dust jacket. The value is generally between $1000 and $3500 but lesser copies be found for much cheaper.

The novel "Anthem" by Ayn Rand takes place in a dystopian future society where individualism has been eradicated and collectivism reigns supreme. The exact time period is not specified, but it can be inferred that it is set in a technologically primitive world where strict government control suppresses personal freedom and autonomy.

In the book "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, some of the beliefs include collectivism, the suppression of individuality, and the idea that the group is more important than the individual. The laws in the society depicted in the book restrict personal freedom, discourage independent thinking, and punish those who defy the established norms.

In Ayn Rand's book "Anthem," the Enchanted Forest symbolizes freedom, individualism, and discovery. It represents the protagonist's journey to break free from a collectivist society and explore his own identity and potential. The Enchanted Forest is a metaphor for the unknown and the limitless possibilities that exist outside of conformity and control.

In the opening of chapter six in "Anthem," Equality 7-2521 reflects on his newfound sense of self and individuality after discovering the word "I." This contrasts with the closing of chapter five, where he was filled with despair and confusion upon realizing the significance of his discovery. The opening of chapter six represents a turning point where Equality begins to embrace his uniqueness and question the collectivist society he lives in.

I think that Atlas Shrugged is a prequel to Anthem. think about it - Atlas Shrugged is about the fall of capitalism in America, and all the while, "John Gault" goes around proclaiming a society in which everyone is equal and valued. Anthem is about a man who liberates himself from a collectivist society, which could be the John Gault society of the future...

Ayn Rand used the name Prometheus because he is a figure from Greek mythology who defied the gods to bring knowledge and fire to humanity. Similarly, the protagonist in "Anthem" rebels against a society that suppresses individuality and seeks to rediscover the light of knowledge and self-discovery.

The climax of "Anthem" by Ayn Rand is when the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, discovers the word "I" and realizes the power of individualism and self-discovery. This moment marks the turning point in the story where Equality rebels against the oppressive society he lives in and starts to embrace his own identity and freedom.

This might be a bit of a speculation since Rand never explicitly stated, 'this is why I named Anthem...' but an anthem is a sacred and moralizing term. I think she used it to stress how sacred the self/I is and to sing and celebrate it as if it were an anthem.

In the book Atlas Shrugged, the fictional railroad known as the Phoenix-Durango line starts in Phoenix, Arizona and ends in Durango, Colorado.