


  • Q&A: Enjoying Atlas Shrugged: 19 Jul 2015, Question 2
  • Question: How can I be less annoyed with Atlas Shrugged? I love Ayn Rand's ideas, and I thoroughly enjoy her non-fiction. I want to enjoy Atlas Shrugged and her other fiction more, but I'm often annoyed with the aesthetics of her work. I acknowledge the fact that the novels are great, but every time I see mention of Francisco's mocking smile or John Galt's mocking eyes or Hank Rearden's mocking laugh or John Galt's implacable voice or New York City's implacable skyline or Dagny Taggart's silent terror, I just want to pull my hair out. I find myself wanting to throw the book at the wall every time she uses those words! I understand that loving her novels is not a prerequisite for applying her philosophy, but I really desire to experience the joy that many other people feel while reading her work. How can I get more enjoyment out of it?

    Tags: Art, Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand, Literature, Objectivism, Philosophy, Style, Values

  • Q&A: Concern for Attractiveness to Others: 17 Feb 2013, Question 3


  • Interview: Miranda Barzey on Why Style Matters: 20 Jun 2012
  • Summary: Many people dismiss personal style of dress as unimportant. Yet in fact, a person's style communicates far more to others than most people imagine. So what can a person do to cultivate his or her own personal style? How can a person implement that in his or her wardrobe?

    Tags: Aesthetics, Beauty, Fashion, Style

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