Lt. Colonel Remo Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 The Fountainhead's protagonist, Howard Roark, is an individualistic young architect who chooses to struggle in obscurity rather than compromise his artistic and personal vision. The book follows his battle to practice what the public sees as modern architecture, which he believes to be superior, despite an establishment centered on tradition-worship. How others in the novel relate to Roark demonstrates Rand's various archetypes of human character, all of which are variants between Roark, the author's ideal man of independent-mindedness and integrity, and what she described as the "second-handers". The complex relationships between Roark and the various kinds of individuals who assist or hinder his progress, or both, allow the novel to be at once a romantic drama and a philosophical work. Roark is Rand's embodiment of what she believes to be the ideal human spirit, and his struggle reflects Rand's personal belief that individualism trumps collectivism. Just started reading this today. The damn book smelled like cigarettes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ririku Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'm currently reading this along with Atlas Shrugged, but I took a break by reading her non fiction. Very interesting and encouraging philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinken111 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 A bit preachy and obvious in some parts, but as ficiton they're beautiful. Philosphy wise-unknown. However there is a 20,000 dollar scholarship every year for those who read the books, with 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ririku Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Practical philosophy nonetheless. I thought about joining the Atlas Society but I have a thing against labeling myself by using one school of thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahrheit Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Read it, write the essay, win the money, burn it. Your life will be easier and more enjoyable if you learn to work with people, rather than putting yourself against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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