Seed answers “So Should I read Atlas Shrugged, knowing I...”

Thorkell Ottarsson asked this question about Atlas Shrugged:

So Should I read Atlas Shrugged, knowing I hate what Ayn Rand stands for and preached? My question is if reading it will give me any insight I need or if it is just a waist of time and unnecessary self harm? Have others who have the same view on her politics as I not regretted spending their time reading the book?

Seed I didn't have an accurate idea of what Ayn Rand stands for before I read one of her books, because people describing her views often misrepresent them…moreI didn't have an accurate idea of what Ayn Rand stands for before I read one of her books, because people describing her views often misrepresent them.
Generally, I think most value comes from reading about ideas which seem counterintuitive at first. We don't learn much by only reading to confirm existing beliefs.
If you hate it, you can always put it down :)(less)

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