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19 Reddit comments about Atlas Shrugged:

u/samiiRedditBot · 137 pointsr/technology

Nah... Just develop a massive ego then you will be able to play mental gymnastics to twist your conception of 'morality' to what ever is convenient to yourself. Here's a self help book if you require more instruction on the subject.

u/NolFito · 75 pointsr/AskReddit

How to win friends and influence people - Dale Carnegie- About how to interact with people. Gave me a lot of insight into social dynamics and self-confidence in general.

What every body is saying - Joe Navarro, it's about body language. You would be surprised how much more information you can from people and optimize social dynamics integrating both of these books.

Atlas Shrugged - Ayn rand, gave me a whole new perspective on the value and meaning of work, liberty and freedom.

u/duplicitous · 16 pointsr/EnoughLibertarianSpam

What are you talking about? They've already read the greatest work of mankind.

u/LazyJones1 · 7 pointsr/suggestmeabook
u/doctechnical · 5 pointsr/shittyadvice

Something to read. Who knows how long it's going to take them to dig you out?

I suggest this.

u/ilikesleep · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

My favorite book is
http://amzn.com/0452011876

It would be useful for the gym. I've virtually given up on reading books on my elliptical, but would really appreciate having the ability to watch kung fu movies on it while I do my cardio

u/CronoManiac · 2 pointsr/gaming

The novel in question, for anyone wondering.

u/jaredharley · 1 pointr/AskReddit

Some of my "intellectual" favorites:

u/tgjj123 · 1 pointr/Libertarian

The Law - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1936594315/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1936594315

Economics in one lesson - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0517548232/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0517548232

That which is seen and is not seen - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1453857508/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1453857508

Our enemy, the state - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E28SUM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001E28SUM

How capitalism save america - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400083311/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1400083311

New Deal or Raw Deal - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416592377/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1416592377

Lessons for the Young Economist - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933550880/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1933550880

For a New Liberty - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1610162641/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1610162641

What Has Government Done to Our Money? - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/146997178X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=146997178X

America's Great Depression - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/146793481X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=146793481X

Defending the Undefendable - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933550171/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1933550171

Metldown - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596985879/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1596985879

The Real Lincoln - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761526463/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0761526463

The Road to Serfdom - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226320553/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0226320553

Capitalism and Freedom - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226264211/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0226264211

Radicals for Capitalism - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586485725/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1586485725

Production Versus Plunder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0979987717/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0979987717

Atlas Shrugged - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452011876/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0452011876

The Myth of the Rational Voter - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0691138737/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thmariwi-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=0691138737

Foutainhead - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452273331/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0452273331&linkCode=as2&tag=thmariwi-20

Anthem - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452281253/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0452281253&linkCode=as2&tag=thmariwi-20

There are of course more books, but this should last you a few years!

u/juddweiss · 1 pointr/Libertarian

I think the best intro book to Libertarian Economics is still Economics In One Lesson by Henry Hazzlit. Nathaniel Branden told me Ayn Rand wouldn't bother explaining economics to him, but told him to just read this book. It's unfortunate that if we are going to have required reading in public schools, that this book isn't required reading also.

Of course Atlas Shrugged serves as a great intro as well.

u/Nertzius · 1 pointr/evedreddit

Just tell me what book your bastardized quote is from. It's from either It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis or The Iron Heel by Jack London if my guess isn't too far off.

Edit: It could also be from Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand as well.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Economics

>it reminded me of a problem I had with Utilitarianism when I was studying John Stuart Mill.

Likewise. The deeper problem I have with utilitarianism has to do with the nature of time, namely that cause precedes effect, thus it serves as a poor guide. Principle in means, whatever it may be, serves as a compass.

>I am interested in the book, do you have any more recommendations?

I, Pencil: The first barometer of a decent Principles of Microeconomics course is this essay being handed out on day-one.

Economics for Real People: A great introduction to the economic way of thinking. Probably useful even if you've taken micro.

Man, Economy, and State: If you're willing to dive into a more rigorous (and admittedly drier) work on economics. (also online)

The Myth of the Rule of Law: A very well constructed analysis of what we call "law."

What Has Government Done to Our Money?: A far more in-depth examination about the nature of money than you'll get in micro texts. (also online)

Lost Rights: A very well documented account of government disruptions in our society.

Despite my growing increasingly distant from Rand’s thought and annoyed by many of her modern-day followers, I’ll include Atlas Shrugged, and Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, a collection of essays by various authors.

u/syngen · 1 pointr/worldpolitics

Hasn't the Game BioShock been designed around the philosophy of Ayn Rand?

In the comments some recommend to read the book before watching the film. Unfortunately currently I don't have the time but I just found there are 2 audio book editions available:

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Audiobook-Unabridged-Audio/dp/B003TL6CTA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303328411&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0452011876/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1303328411&sr=8-2

u/fierywords · 0 pointsr/booksuggestions
u/psykocrime · -1 pointsr/books

Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand ( link )

Never Stop Pushing: My Life from a Wyoming Farm to the Olympic Medals Stand - Rulon Gardner ( link )

Often Wrong, Never in Doubt: Unleash the Business Rebel Within - Donny Deutsch ( link )

It's True! It's True! - Kurt Angle ( link )

Everyone Else Must Fail: The Unvarnished Truth About Oracle and Larry Ellison - Karen Southwick ( link )

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days - Jessica Livingston ( link )

Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality - Scott Belsky ( link )

Kick Your Own Ass: The Will, Skill, and Drill of Selling More Than You Ever Thought Possible - Robert Johnson ( link )

u/Sword_of_Apollo · -3 pointsr/books

I definitely recommend Atlas Shrugged, if you can read something rather long, or The Fountainhead if you need something that's still a good story, but a little shorter.

u/autopsi · -4 pointsr/politics

I strongly disagree. You are, essentially, taxing success.

If I invent the next "hot thing," I am using the sum of my person to make a product. Perhaps years of my life in research. Thousands of my own hard earned dollars. Only to be, in essence, penalized.

Even if I used natural resources and human power, I have paid for these while using them. I should not have to pay more for after the fact. No one has a right to my profits but me.

tl;dr Read Atlas Shrugged.