I oppose any doctrine which proposes the sacrifice of the individual to the collective, such as communism, socialism, the welfare state, fascism, Nazism and modern liberalism. I oppose the conservatives on the same ground. The conservatives are advocates of a mixed economy and of a welfare state. Their difference from the liberals is only one of degree, not of principle. — Ayn Rand
Speaking of Ayn Rand, here’s an interview with her, dating back to 1964. It’s interesting that hardly anyone knows of Rand in Europe, while in the U.S. a lot of people do know her… and those who have read her writings either hate her or love her. She’s a very polarizing figure, indeed.
maj 3, 2009 kl. 7:45 f m
You probably would enjoy reading The_Fountainhead (assuming you haven’t done so yet). Better than Atlas Shrugged, imho.
maj 14, 2009 kl. 12:22 e m
Speaking of Ayn Rand, here’s an interview with her, dating back to 1964. It’s interesting that hardly anyone knows of Rand in Europe, while in the U.S. a lot of people do know her… and those who have read her writings either hate her or love her. She’s a very polarizing figure, indeed.