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Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-American novelist, philosopher, and screenwriter. She is best known for her two influential novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she called objectivism. In this public lecture, Rand criticizes altruism and mysticism as incompatible with business.

In Ayn Rand’s Anthem, humankind has entered a dark age at some point in the unspecified future. Individuality is no longer permitted, and people are assigned roles to fulfill in their lives. The work's protagonist, Equality 7-2521, is given an undesirable job as a punishment for thinking for himself and desiring to become a scientist instead. The novella outlines his journey as he starts to commit more “crimes” against society, such as desiring a companion of his own choosing, discovering electricity, and ultimately fleeing from his leaders.

Las ideas artísticas de Ayn Rand que completan su sistema filosófico. En su filosofía moral, Ayn Rand ensalza la virtud del egoísmo, y en su concepción del arte no es menos radical. Este libro contiene su original y audaz teoría estética, que estipula los principios indispensables para juzgar una obra de arte de manera objetiva. Rand sostiene que esos estándares objetivos son posibles porque el arte es una necesidad fundamental de la vida y tiene una función esencial como expresión condensada de la mente racional del ser humano.

Anthem by Ayn Rand (Version 6) is a dystopian novella set in a future society where individuality is forbidden and the word “I” is lost. The protagonist, Equality 7-2521, is a curious and intelligent man who dares to think independently. He discovers a hidden tunnel and rediscovers electricity. Falling in love with Liberty 5-3000, he escapes the collectivist city into the forest. There, he learns the concept of ego and reclaims his identity as "I." Renaming himself Prometheus, he vows to build a new society based on freedom, individualism, and self-worth, rejecting the oppressive doctrines...

Experience the powerful novella "Anthem" by Ayn Rand. This podcast brings to life a dystopian tale of individualism and the struggle for freedom in a collectivist society. Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction and philosophical exploration.

Découvrez la suite captivante de La Grève, le roman emblématique qui a conquis plus de 10 millions de lecteurs à travers le monde ! Dans ce 3ème volume de la saga, vous serez entraîné encore plus profondément dans l'univers complexe et envoûtant créé par la légendaire auteure Ayn Rand ! Alors que les individus les plus productifs de la société disparaissent mystérieusement, l'économie du pays se trouve au bord de l'effondrement.