Ayn Rand

[asterroc]

I haven't ever read Ayn Rand, and I have no intention of doing so. However, I am told that the author of the series I am currently reading, Terry Goodkind, is heavily influenced by her works, and her concepts of "objectivism" and "enlightened self interest." Anyone care to explain these concepts to me in shorter form?

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[shoujo-mallet.livejournal.com]

I cannot explain, but I feel compelled to say the following:

In Dirty Dancing, Robbie attempts to lend Baby a copy of The Fountainhead, offering it as justification for taking no responsibility in Penny's pregnancy. Shortly afterwards Baby pours a pitcher of ice water on his crotch.

Yeah, all my knowledge of Ayn Rand is jibes at her in popular culture.