Objectivist books
I love to read good stories. I recently remembered that the novel "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck was actually a great example of personal achievement and the value of property, in a society that doesn't place much emphasis on such things.
Anyone else read a good book with objective characters?
Anyone else read a good book with objective characters?
Aside from the material written by Rand and her associates, I don’t know if others agree, but it would seem to me that Winston from 1984 (Orwell) gained much objectivity, as did Montag in Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury). I don’t know if I would classify them as objectivist books, but they are great works where the protagonists discover the subjective nature of the establishments and rebel against them… In any case they are a must read in the Sci-Fi genre that act as a warning against the collective. I am sure there are more, and I would also like to hear what others recommend.
Regards,
O.A.
Atlas is mandatory reading at age 16, you do not read it and have multiple discussions with me as you do and you do not drive.
A few good books for younger readers that teach good values and objective thinking
Micheal Vey series.
The first is one of the best books I have read for young people to read. Its a great book, the second was good but not nearly as much so.
Fablehaven Series
Five books, all very entertaining and all teach good principles that you want your kids to learn.
A little article about the author http://www.deseretnews.com/article/65019...
Also he has a new series (a couple books out) called the beyonders, we are currently reading it.
The philosophy within both books offers a solid cause and consequence philosophy. The first more so than the second offers a be true to yourself and what you know to be good and right aspect that is illustrated so well there are few books that would compete. The second is largely lacking by comparison.
I would suggest you read them first, and form your own opinion. My opinion is there are few books on the market that have a better philosophy for kids today than the first of the Michael Vey books. The seconds is still good but not quite on the level of the first.
It's not fiction but it does present an Objectivist and moral case for laissez-faire capitalism.
Good theme
(I have not read the book) .
There is a great part in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams where the productive people of a planet fool the leeches of society into believing that their planet is doomed and they need to evacuate. They tell the bureaucrats, politicians, etc. that they are needed to set up a new planet and that they will necessarily have to be sent ahead on the first transport. The producers having rid themselves of the chaff through the ruse stay behind and become the most productive planet and commerce center of the galaxy!
Regards,
O.A.
I found it. It is in chapter 25 of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe. It is the planet Golgafrincham. My recollection was not completely accurate as to those considered non essential, but the main point is that the planet removed through a ruse 1/3 of the chaff and for a time lived rich full lives until they discovered that they had miscalculated and sent away one group which was essential; the telephone sanitizers.
“…a descendent of one of these eccentric poets who invented the spurious tales of impending doom which enabled the people of Golgafrincham to rid themselves of an entire useless third of their population. The other two-thirds stayed firmly at home and lived full, rich and happy lives until they were all suddenly wiped out by a virulent disease from a dirty telephone.” Douglas Adams, chapter 25, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.
Regards,
O.A.
O.A.
O.A.
I don’t recall which chapter or for that matter which book. There was only supposed to be three books (A trilogy) but it turned into five. I read all of them approx. 25 years ago. I borrowed them from a friend. However I did just recently pickup a complete compendium and add it to my library. I enjoyed the humor mixed with the Sci-fi. It served as a nice diversion from the usual dry reading I engage in. Much of the humor is typical British dry humor. Some enjoy it, others not so much… If I get a chance I will try to find the pertinent storyline. I believe it was short section in one of the books; no more than a chapter if my memory serves…
Is anyone else on this board familiar with the storyline or recall at least what book it is from? It could help expedite the search…
Regards,
O.A.
I will try to remember to look for the pertinent section of HHG, perhaps this weekend.
Have a prosperous day!
O.A.
The movie was a complete joke compared to the books. And much was left out! I bought it on DVD without seeing it first. In this way I believe AS is being done more justice by making it in three movies. The five books of HGG were too long for just one movie.
Regards,
O.A.
("Atlas Shrugged" contains this theme, also)