dmb says:
Ayn Rand was the topic of a discussion I recently participated in. Not
that the professor planned it that way. She was introduced by way of a
student's question. It only lasted a few minutes, however. After a little
back and forth between the teacher and the student I got the distinct
impression that time was being wasted. So I raised my hand and asked, "So,
are there any academic professionals that take Ayn Rand seriously"? His
answer was unequivocal. All he said was, "Ahhhhh, ...no". But the way he
said it was such that everyone laughed real hard. That was the end of that
discussion.
About a week later I saw a news article about a rich business man who was
frustrated at the fact that no American colleges or Universities are
willing to teach Ayn Rand, so he put up a big pile of money in an attempt
to get an institution of higher learning to teach a course on her work.
Apparently, you literally can't even pay people to teach that crap.
My point? Ayn Rand fans aren't to be taken seriously as thinkers. Would-be
intellectuals would be wise to keep their admiration to themselves or,
better yet, re-think that fondness.
She was also voted "worst novelist of all time". And the Church of Satan
is heavily influenced by her work.
If you're a philosopher, loving Any Rand ought to be your deepest, darkest
secret.
Just so you know,
dmb
In the terms of internet language: Epic Winn! =D =D
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