Ayn Rand and Anthem “The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.” Original PowerPoint by FWTeacher at teacherspayteachers.com. Modified by Deb Salter, Ola High School.
Background Born in Russia in 1905 Age 6 Age 9 Witnessed revolutions Pharmacy Visit to America
Development of Her Writing Politics Writing Career –We the Living –Anthem –The Fountainhead –Atlas Shrugged The Randian hero
Objectivism Reality Reason Supernatural Mysticism/skepticism Determinism Sacrifice Laissez-faire capitalism Traders No Force Role of Government Separation
Dystopian/Anti-Utopian Literature This type of literature presents the world as it should NOT be. Collectivism is presented as the worst possible society.
A Bunch of “Isms” Collectivism Individualism Egoism
Works Cited Biography of Ayn Rand Ayn Rand Institute. Accessed 2 December 2008 from AboutAR.php?pagename=bio Introduction of Objectivism The Ayn Rand Institute. Accessed 2 December 2008 from site/PageServer?pagename=objectivism_intro.