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Below is a sampling of what intellectuals are saying about Leonard
Peikoff's Objectivism: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand.
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"Until or unless I write a comprehensive treatise on my philosophy, Dr. Peikoff's course is the only authorized presentation of the entire theoretical structure of
Objectivism, i.e., the only one that I know of my own knowledge to be fully accurate."
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Ayn
Rand 1
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"This is the definitive,
systematic statement of Ayn Rand's philosophy, based on Dr. Peikoff's thirty
years of philosophical discussions with her. All of the key principles of
Objectivism — from metaphysics to art — are presented in a logical, hierarchical
structure."
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Ayn
Rand Institute
Center for the Advancement of Objectivism
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"... A revelation... Peikoff is an extraordinary communicator... He brings the most difficult intellectual issues within the grasp of
the general reader... Every point flows from and is verified by the ones that precede it; every abstract concept is tied firmly to perceptual reality and illustrated by concrete
examples.
"The study of a philosophy is, by its nature, an abstract and difficult undertaking. But those who decide to examine
Objectivism
— with this book as a guide — are in for an awesome intellectual experience."
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The Detroit Free Press
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"In thirteen succinct chapters Dr. Leonard Peikoff explains why 'The
True is the Whole,' i.e., how all ideas are integrated. Peikoff's Objectivism:
The Philosophy of Ayn Rand is not just a great book about Objectivism — it is
a fabulous book on philosophy in general. If you read only three books on
philosophy in your life, make sure this is one of them."
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The
Philosophy Guide
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"Dr. Peikoff's monumental work lays the necessary groundwork for a
complete rehabilitation of the science of economics. Of course, every science
needs a rational philosophy at its base, specifically an objective theory of
concepts. But economics today sorely needs that base." [Click
here for the rest of the review]
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Richard Salsman
Economist, InterMarket Forecasting
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"In his treatment of ethics, Peikoff penetrates the most notoriously
difficult issue — the foundations of moral authority — with compelling insight.
His elucidation of the Objectivist view is at once refreshingly accessible and
logically rigorous. Peikoff achieves this rare combination through an
unfailingly essentialized approach. Whether considering the objectivity of
value, the egoism of justice, the destructiveness of physical aggression, or the
nature of genuine happiness, Peikoff's focus is riveted on what matters, and
what matters most, to an issue's moral status. In the process, he builds an
overwhelming case for the practical value of moral virtues."
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Tara Smith, Ph.D.
Professor, Dept. of Philosophy
University of Texas at Austin
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"...required reading for anyone who advocates, and/or seeks to fully
understand, the quintessential social system based on individual rights:
laissez-faire capitalism.
"...Whether you agree with him or not, this book will be one of the most
thought provoking and enlightening books that you will ever read. Leonard
Peikoff is the Michelangelo of the philosophy profession...He has painted for us
an intellectual masterpiece of Ayn Rand's philosophy: Objectivism."
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Capitalism
Magazine
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"After the works of Aristotle, this is the most important
non-fiction treatise on philosophy ever written. It corrects 2500 years of
philosophical errors. It shows how you can have certainty in the realm of
philosophy by starting with axioms (including how to validate axioms). It shows
how you can have an objective approach to concept formation, ethics, and
politics. For those who want to live successfully on earth and who have the
courage and independence to question everything they have been taught and who
genuinely want answers backed up by reason, this is the book for you."
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Edwin Locke, Ph.D.
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1. OPAR was initially planned
as an edited version of a lecture course, "The Philosophy of
Objectivism," which Leonard Peikoff gave in New York City in 1976 (the
lectures are available from Second Renaissance Books). The lectures were
prepared with some assistance from Miss Rand, who attended all twelve of them
and, after most, joined with Dr. Peikoff to answer questions from the
audience.
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