John Couto 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?

John Couto Hey, I have not regretted! I found it very insightful, especially due to Ayn Rand's philosophy on topics such as reason, self-knowledge, achievement a…moreHey, I have not regretted! I found it very insightful, especially due to Ayn Rand's philosophy on topics such as reason, self-knowledge, achievement and self-interest. About her political views, I've just discarded it all. Her philosophy has use outside a liberal economy. It speaks about being true to yourself, knowing who yourself truly is and what YOU want, and fighting to earn it, and not feeling a big victim of the whole world.(less)

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